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Baseball's cathedral: At 60, Dodger Stadium has never looked better

A view of Dodger during the preparation of the MLB All-Star game on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.

LOS ANGELES — The tour starts at Section 1. At the top of Dodger Stadium. Where the mountainous backdrop, picturesque playing surface and 56,000 seats all come into view.

Before thousands of fans file into the ballpark every night, groups of about a dozen each walk the grounds on guided tours every afternoon.

They go from the top deck to the field-level seats. From the historic hallway that leads to the clubhouse, where World Series trophies and a century's worth of awards adorn the walls, to the baseball diamond the Dodgers have called home for the last 60 years.

They don't come for modern amenities. They don't see many cutting-edge features. They aren't dazzled by architectural advancements.

This place offers something different. A portal to the past. A connection to the present.

And, even after all this time, a sporting

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