They help supply the atmosphere that makes it enjoyable to come here. St. Charles worked his first game during the 1968 World Series against St. Louis, washing beer carriers and doing other odd jobs. Now he works the command post, ensuring that every item of food and drink gets where it is needed. Hooker orders merchandise for the Fans Stand, packages it and passes it out for stadium vendors. She has done everything from grill hotdogs to sew uniforms.
Some people work at a job they hate.
I love the excitement, I love the fans and I love the people I work with. The fans are what kept me coming back. Hooker was taught that customers are always right, even when they show no class, such as the time someone did not like a hotdog she served and threw it in her face. If you listen carefully, you can still hear the sights and sounds. The last day, Sept. 27, will be a sad day for everybody.