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Never Before Seen Facts on Nationals Park

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Fact #10: 2 Construction Workers got Fired over Noose Incident

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In January 2008, a noose was found in the site's break room.

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Construction firm said it does not condone such behavior.

Fact #9: A Fan Saved Another Fan's Life at Nationals Park

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In June 2022, an off-duty firefighter performed CPR on the middle-aged man (who went into cardiac arrest).

Fact #8: Billy Joel has Played More Shows at Nationals Park

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Pianist & Singer Billy Joel played at the ballpark 3 times: 2009, 2014, and 2016.

Fact #7: Nationals Park Almost Had a Roof

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In 2013, the team proposed a retractable roof for the stadium.

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However, the city denied the proposal due to design & financial concerns.

Fact #6: The Stadium Could Have a New Name in the Future

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Since 2016, the Nats have been pursuing a naming rights stadium deal with a corporate sponsor.