Dayton Dragons break record with 815th straight sellout !

Dayton Dragons fans have set the record for consecutive sellouts by a pro franchise in North America.

An overflow crowd of 8,688 witnessed the 815th straight sellout at Fifth Third Field on Saturday night.

Dayton Dragon Sellout number 815 broke the tie with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, who sold out 814

consecutive games from 1977 to 1995.

"Congratulations, Dragons fans, you have just set the all-time consecutive sellout streak record in all of

professional sports," public address announcer Ben Oburn told the fans as they stood and applauded.

Dragons General Manager Gary Mayse said "I go back to day one when we opened the gates at

Fifth Third Field in April 2000. At that point you’re just trying to get one game under your belt.

But to know 12 years later we hit the 815 mark, it’s not only good for the Dayton Dragons, but for

the community. It’s definitely a tribute to the fans of this area. To me, that’s what’s important

about this entire night." The Dragons after the game handed out free posters featuring a night

view of Fifth Third Field as a way to further thank thier fans. The Dragons are planning a larger

celebration July 23.

The Dragons won their game saturday night , 4 to 1.

Steve Wilson WHIO Radio

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