Renovations to Progressive Field have begun in earnest with the removal of seats in right field and the Indians announcing a plan for the relocation of the commemorative bricks.
Those bricks, which were put in as the ballpark was being constructed in 1994, will be moved from Gate C plaza area near the Bob Feller statue to Gateway Plaza outside Gate A. The Feller and Jim Thome statues will be moved together in the new Gate C area and will be joined next year by a statue of Larry Doby.
The Indians announced the renovation plans on Aug. 7 and is being privately funded by the team and Delaware North.
"We are very excited about the dramatic new Gate C entrance for our fans to enjoy in 2015," said Indians Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio in a statement. "We are very cognizant of the emotional connection many fans have to our ballpark. We appreciate the sentimental value and memories those brick pavers represent to our fans. The Indians worked in partnership with Gateway to continue the tradition of those bricks being a piece of Progressive Field history by relocating them to Gateway Plaza."
