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Never Before Seen Facts on Minute Maid Park

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Fact #10: Park's 1st Name Rights Deal Came to Controversial End

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The stadium was first known as Enron Field after securing a 30-year deal, but the pact ended after Enron® was involved in a financial fraud scandal.

Fact #9: Taylor Swift has Played More Shows at Minute Maid Park

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Swift played two shows in Houston: 2011 & 2015. In fact, the 2015 event was pushed up a month due to the Astros' playoff run.

Fact #8: Astros are Building Entertainment District as Soon as 2022

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The plaza would include a separate restaurant along with stores near the ballpark.

Fact #7: The Iconic Train was Actually Built in Minnesota

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The train above left field was designed & developed in a manufacturing plant in Porter, Minnesota (which is 3 hours from Minneapolis).

Fact #6: Stadium's Top-Selling Food was Chicken & Waffle Cone

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The dish consists of 10 fried chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes stuffed in waffle cone & honey mustard drizzle.