VOTE: Does Selland Arena make a difference on going to future games?<\/a><\/p>\n“I\u2019m very excited to be back.” said Henry Hinkle, a Bulldogs fan. “I remember coming here as a kid and it\u2019s good to be back in Selland Arena.”<\/p>\n
The team used Selland Arena from 1966 through 2003.<\/p>\n
“I just have a lot of memories, of seeing the different people from all over the valley, come down 99 just to watch us play,” Chris Jeffries, former Bulldogs player, said. “It\u2019s a great feeling.”<\/p>\n
The move aims to reignite fan enthusiasm, which has waned since the team relocated to the Save Mart Center. <\/p>\n
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer emphasized the city’s efforts to revitalize downtown Fresno and boost support for the team. <\/p>\n
“We have a rebirth of our downtown Fresno and we\u2019re trying to recreate the excitement for Bulldog basketball,” Dyer said. <\/p>\n
Selland Arena, known for its record of nearly 50 consecutive sellouts, was filled with excitement. <\/p>\n
The game held the highest box score of the season, holding 4,374 fans. <\/p>\n
“This is where Bulldog Basketball was born and you can tell by the excitement of the crowd that they’re excited to see it back,” Dyer said. <\/p>\n
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