Old Yankee Stadium was one of the most storied stadiums in all of professional sports. Personally, I find it disappointing that the Yankees organization didn't preserve the ballpark the way the Boston Red Sox have done with Fenway Park and the Chicago Cubs have done with Wrigley Field. The venue was home to the Yankees from 1923 to 1973 and 1976 to 2008. During the 1974 and 1975 seasons, the stadium was temporarily closed so that new renovations could be completed. During that time period, the Yankees amassed 26 of their 27 World Series titles, the most in Major League Baseball. Yankee Stadium was also home to the New York Giants (football team) from 1956 to 1974.
Before old Yankee Stadium was constructed in 1923, the team shared the Polo Grounds with the New York Baseball Giants, whom eventually relocated to San Francisco to become the San Francisco Giants. New York Yankees owners Cap Huston and Jacob Ruppert wanted to build a stadium that dwarfed Polo Grounds. The two found a lumberyard in the Bronx that they would eventually purchase from William Waldorf Astor. The stadium's capacity would fluctuate over the years, typically between 54,000 seats and 71,000 seats. The stadium's capacity when it closed in 2008 was just under 57,000 seats. The very first New York Yankees home game was played on April 18th, 1923 vs. the Boston Red Sox. The final New York Yankees home game was played on September 21st, 2008 vs. the Baltimore Orioles.
One of the most recognizable features of old Yankee Stadium was the white facade that decorates the top portions of the stadium. That design was also implemented into new Yankee Stadium. Monument Park, an area celebrating former Yankees greats and the rich history of the New York Yankees organization, was also added to the new stadium in 2009. The voice of Bob Sheppard, the team's public address announcer, was famously echoed throughout the ballpark from 1951 to 2007. The iconic Yankee Stadium outfield bleachers, home of the "Bleacher Creatures", was the most famous seating area of the ballpark. Unlike old Yankee Stadium, new Yankee Stadium's bleachers are attached to the ballpark and bleacher ticket holders have access to all of the ballpark. Old Yankee Stadium was demolished in 2010 after two years of slow demolition and relocation. The former site is now known as Heritage Field and is regularly utilized by area grade school and high school teams.
It would become very tough to give a thorough and detailed description of the ballpark and it's extremely long history. With that said, we wanted to give New York sports fans the opportunity to relive some old memories of old Yankee Stadium through photos and video media. Enjoy!
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"The Boss" George Steinbrenner with Yankees manager Billy Martin.
The Yankee Stadium concourse during the 1960's. Gate is unknown.
The home plate at Yankee Stadium from the concourse.
Yankees legendary catcher Yogi Berra at home plate on September 21st, 2008.
This was the last home game at old Yankee Stadium.
The Legacy of old Yankee Stadium. Part 1.
Legendary shortstop Derek Jeter heading to the field from the Yankees locker room.
An aerial view of old Yankee Stadium.
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 to 1934.
Ruth was arguably the greatest baseball player in the history of the game.
The old Yankee Stadium concourse on the lower level.
Former Yankees manager Billy Martin letting an umpire have it.
Martin, also a former Yankees player, was the Yankees manager five different times.
An exterior view of Yankee Stadium with the legendary bat in the parking lot.
Bob Sheppard's Last Game at old Yankee Stadium
Legendary Yankees center fielder Joe DiMaggio aka "The Yankee Clipper".
A classic debate: who was the greatest Yankees center fielder of all time? Joe DiMaggio or Mickey Mantle?
An aerial view of old Yankee Stadium during a night game.
Legendary Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle.
Mantle played for the Yankees from 1951 to 1968.
The old Yankee Stadium locker room.
A unique view from behind home plate at old Yankee Stadium.
The hallway leading to the player's locker room area.
Derek Jeter's Farewell Speech to Yankee Stadium.
The old left field foul pole.
An exterior view of old Yankee Stadium from outside Gate 4.
An exterior view of old Yankee Stadium from the parking lot.
The Final Inning at old Yankee Stadium.
September 21st, 2008 vs. Baltimore Orioles.
Yankees players saluting the Yankees faithful following the final home game at old Yankee Stadium.
September 21st, 2008 vs. Baltimore Orioles.
Legendary Yankees right fielder Roger Maris.
In 1961, Roger hit 61 home runs breaking Babe Ruth's record of 60.
Legendary Yankees right fielder Reggie Jackson.
Fellow Yankees teammate Thurman Munson nicknamed Jackson, "Mr. October".
Old Yankee Stadium Demolition Time Lapsed
The old Yankee Stadium press box area circa the 1940's.
A panoramic view of old Yankee Stadium from the upper level.
Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle in action.
Mantle was an MLB All-Star 20 times. He played for the Yankees from 1951 to 1968.
A fan's private tour of Old Yankee Stadium.
November 5th, 1991.
Yankees legend Thurman Munson celebrating the 1977 World Series Championship with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner.
Monument Park in center field of old Yankee Stadium.
Baseball fans are able to visit Monument Park two hours before Yankees home games.
Lou Gehrig's "Luckiest Man" Speech at old Yankee Stadium.
July 4th, 1939.
A view from one of the last rows at old Yankee Stadium.
An obstructed view of the playing field from upper left field at old Yankee Stadium.
A young Derek Jeter circa 1995.
"The Core Four" before the final home game at old Yankee Stadium on September 21st, 2008.
From left to right, catcher Jorge Posada, closer Mariano Rivera, shortstop Derek Jeter and starting pitcher Andy Pettitte.
2008 MLB All Star Game.
The final All Star Game at old Yankee Stadium.
New Yankee Stadium, a block north of old Yankee Stadium.
The stadium opened on April 16th, 2009 when the Yankees hosted the Cleveland Indians.
An interior view of New Yankee Stadium from the upper level.
An aerial view of old Yankee Stadium and new Yankee Stadium side by side.
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