Shea Stadium was the former home of Major League Baseball's New York Mets from 1964-2008. The Mets would serve as New York City's replacement organization to the Brooklyn Dodgers who had previously relocated to Los Angeles and became the Los Angeles Dodgers. The New York Baseball Giants had also relocated to California and became the San Francisco Giants. Shea Stadium was named after William A. Shea, a local attorney that was monumental in bringing a second baseball franchise to Flushing, Queens. Shea Stadium was also home to the NFL's New York Jets from 1964 to 1983. Many baseball fans forget that the New York Yankees played their home games at Shea Stadium in 1974 and 1975 while Yankee Stadium was being renovated as did the New York Football Giants.
The very first baseball game at Shea Stadium was played on April 17th, 1964 when the New York Mets hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates. The final game at Shea Stadium was played on October 1st, 2008 when the New York Mets hosted the Miami Marlins. New York Mets outfielder Ryan Church was the final batter at Shea Stadium. The stadium was built in the popular cookie-cutter shape of the time period but had to abandon it for a newer venue with more updated seating and amenities. Many people also contest that Citi Field was built to keep up with the New York Yankees who also opened a new ballpark in 2009.
With that said, we wanted to create a collage that would allow New York Mets fans to take a walk down memory lane at Shea Stadium. Enjoy!
View of the outfield exterior at Shea Stadium.
New York Mets pitcher Tug McGraw. Father of Musician Tim McGraw.
The New York Mets locker room at Shea Stadium.
Shea Stadium demolition video from 2009.
View of the upper level seats at Shea Stadium.
Mets fans rush the field following Game 5 of the 1969 World Series.
The New York Mets were victorious over the Baltimore Orioles.
A black cat wonders into the Chicago Cubs dugout at Shea Stadium in 1969.
The last 7th Inning Stretch at Shea Stadium. New York Mets vs. the Miami Marlins.
New York Mets legend Mike Piazza hitting a home run during the "Subway Series" vs. the New York Yankees in 2000.
View of the infield from the 3rd baseline seats.
View of the annoying bars that ran through the middle of each row.
A fan's behind the scenes tour of Shea Stadium in 1989.
Shea Stadium home plate memorial in the Citi Field parking lot.
Shea Stadium from the parking lot with Citi Field in the background.
Shea Stadium History.
Shea Stadium concourse on the main level.
Shea Stadium concourse on the main level.
Shea Stadium concourse on the upper level.
Darryl Strawberry hits a home run at Shea Stadium as a member of the New York Yankees.
New York Mets legends Darryl Strawberry with Keith Hernandez at the batter's circle.
New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver playing catch with New York Jets Quarterback Joe Namath.
The Beatles playing Shea Stadium in 1965.
New York Mets first baseman John Milner making a play at 1st.
Liza Minnelli performs "New York, New York" at Shea Stadium after 9/11.
View of the playing field from the upper deck at Shea Stadium.
Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza saying goodbye to Shea Stadium and New York Mets fans during the final game at Shea Stadium.
Aerial view of Citi Field and Shea Stadium.
Saying Goodbye to Shea Stadium.
Citi Field. New home of the New York Mets.
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