Like many cities in the Midwest it's facing tough times following the loss of much of it's manufacturing jobs. The biggest punch to the gut being the automobile plant closings.
I am only able to make a couple of trips "home" each year but can honestly say it's one of the better sports towns I have visited. The Daytonians are passionate about the Cincinnati Reds, Ohio State Buckeyes, Bengals & Browns, the minor league hockey team and the Dayton Dragons.
Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to see a game at 5th Field but everyone I have talked with about the Dragons says watching a one of their home game should be on your "bucket list". It looks like it might take a lifetime to get a ticket.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The Class A Dayton Dragons have used an old-fashioned business model to set a modern-day record.
The Cincinnati Reds' farm club has packed its 7,230-seat stadium since it opened in 2000. When they return from a road trip next Saturday, the Dragons will set a record with their 815th consecutive sellout.
It'll pass the Portland Trail Blazers' mark for a sports franchise in North America. The mark is a matter of pride in the southwest Ohio city, which has gone through tough economic times. The club's executives have kept the streak going by being passionate about their fans and their employees.
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