Denver Post fileNational League President Bill White announces the Sixth selection of the baseball expansion draft for the Colorado Rockies Tuesday in New York, 1992.
John Leyba, The Denver PostJohn Burke, 1st pick in Rockies professional Baseball draft, with Pat Daugherty scouting Director of the Rockies and John's Mother Calla at press Conference.
Brian Brainerd, The Denver postGary Maes and son Jesse view the progress at Coors Field in 1993.
The Colorado Rockies wave their caps to acknowledge the crowd of 80,227 as they are introduced Friday before their home Opener against the Montreal Expos in Denver, 1993 at Mile High Stadium.
Associated Press fileColorado City Gov Roy Romer Bunts a ceremonial Pitch at the Groundbreaking of Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies future baseball Stadium in 1992.
The Denver PostDon Zimmer, Rockies bench coach, shows off his Fungo bat in his office at the Rockies training center in Tucson, 1993.
John Leyba, The Denver PostJoe Girardi Slides into home plate to score the Rockies first Run Ever during spring training, 1993.
Denver Post fileColorado Rockies Dante Bichette hits a seventh inning solo home run off New York Mets Pitcher Bret Saberhagen in New York. It was a first for the expansion team Rockies: first extra base hit, first home run, first run score and first RBI. The Mets Prevailed 6-1. 1993.
Denver Post fileRockies slugger Matt Holliday connected for a first inning home run off Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billinglsey. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Friday night, Sept. 12, 2008.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSam Selders of Greeley watches the Rockies Practice at HI Corbett Field in Tucson, 1996.
Denver Post fileEllis Burks thanks the Crowd after stealing his 30th base joining The 30-30 Club in 1996.
Denver Post fileMarvin Freeman and two Relievers had first Rockies Shutout at Coors Field, 1996.
Denver Post fileEric Young hits a home run against the Padres in 1996.
Denver Post fileWalt Weiss makes throw to first to complete double play despite efforts of Al Martin in 1995.
John Leyba, The Denver PostManager Don Baylor voices his displeasure over Dante Bichette's locks.
Denver Post fileOpening day at Coors Field in 1995.
Denver Post fileVinny Castilla gets a champagne Shower in the clubhouse moments after the Rockies Clinched the wild-Card spot in the 1995 playoffs.
Denver Post fileRobert Mejia Leaps over Delino De Shields to throw to first after a Forced out in 1994.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Clint Hurdle's daughter Madison, 5, left, hugs Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger during Rockies Appreciation Rally at Skyline Park in downtown Denver in 2007.
ohn Leyba, The Denver PostFreddie Benavides turns double play over Walt Weiss of Florida in 1993.
John Leyba, The Denver PostAndres Galarraga pounds out one of his four hits during a game in 1993.
John Leyba, The Denver PostVinny Castilla tags out Luis Gonzalez trying to steal second in 1993.
Denver Post fileArmando Reynoso delivers against Atlanta in 1993.
Denver Post fileLarry Walker Watches the first of two home runs the Dodgers in 1995.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKenny Rhoades shows his support for the Rockies outside the stadium. Game three of the World Series between the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox at Coors Field in 2007 .Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post )
R.J. Sangosti, The Denver PostA young fan ready for game Three of the National League Championship series between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. R.J. Sangosti, The Denver Post
Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver PostCoors Field Opening Day game between Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies. Astros won 8-4. Before the game Rockies #9 centerfielder Juan Pierre collects his thoughts in the dugout all alone 35 minutes before the first pitch.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fan Gillian Rhodes, 16, of Evergreen celebrates the Opening day at Coors Field in 2007.
Karl Gehring, The Denver PostRockies infielder Jamey Carroll obliged Stacey Soliz of Colorado Springs with a picture Saturday night at Coors Field. The Rockies stayed alive in the playoff hunt after San Diego lost in extra innings to Milwaukee. The Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field Friday night, Sept. 29, 2007 in the next-to-last game of the season. Karl Gehring, The Denver Post
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans head into Coors Field for Colorado Rockies home opener on Monday, April 9, 2012, as the Rockies get ready to take on the San Francisco Giants.
The Denver Post file"Captain Earthman" aka Brent Doeden longtime beer vendor at Coors Field outside the stadium on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Earthman goes down to spring training and has a very loyal following. Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostThe Colorado Rockies baseball team hosts rally on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in front of Coors Field in Denver to celebrate the Rockies success. Musical guest Opie Gone Bad played for fans, highlight videos played on a large screen, and ticket and prize giveaways made fans cheer. Rockies mascot "Dinger" joins the fans for the concert. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post
Glenn Asakawa, The Denver PostRyan Ocelnik celebrates the Rockies 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks in Game Three of the National League Championship series between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRockies vs Padres tie breaker for the NL West wild card at Coors Field. Fans react as a bat flies into the crowd. Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Andy Cross, The Denver PostTeam President Keli McGregor and team owners Charlie Monfort and Dick Monfort of the Colorado Rockies receive the NLCS trophy after their 6-4 win from the son of Warren C. Giles against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Coors Field on Oct. 15, 2007 in Denver. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4 to sweep the series 4-0. The Denver Post, Andy Cross
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFans in Coors field for the start of game four of the National League Championship series between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. The Denver Post, Andy Cross
John Leyba, The Denver PostTodd Helton celebrates the rockies win in game Four of the National League Championship series between the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field in 2007.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans watch the action between the Colorado Rockies and the Houston Astros during the second game of a Memorial Day doubleheader at Coors Field on Monday, May 28, 2012.
Glenn Asakawa, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fan John Fairman, 24, of Denver, center, high fives fans after Yorvit Torrealba's home run in the second inning during the tie breaker game against the San Diego Padres for the National League West wild card playoff spot at Coors Field on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007.
Brian Brainerd, The Denver PostBaseball fans reach for free stuff from above during a break in the action at the Rockies v. Yankees game, the last game of the three game Rockies-Yankees series Thursday at Coors Field.
Denver Post fileColorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki made a force out on Atlanta baserunner B.J. Upton at second base in the sixth inning.
R.J. Sangosti, The Denver PostYoung fans in the Rockpile seating at Coors Field area cheer in hopes of having a ball hit into the stands during pre-game warmups before game four of the World Series between the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox at Coors Field in Denver Saturday night, Oct. 28, 2007.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez hits a single off of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy during the first inning Aug. 2, 2016 at Coors Field.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFans file into the stadium before the start of the game. The Colorado Rockies took on the San Diego Padres on Opening Day at Coors Field in Denver.
Denver Post fileThe Colorado Rockies beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 in the 11th inning at Coors Field July 3, 2008 in the first game of a four-game series.
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Getting your player ready...
From their start at Mile High Stadium in 1993 to their brand new stadium, Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies have weathered 25 seasons in Denver. Here are a few select photos throughout the years.
