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The National League won the Yankee Stadium game, 6–0, tying a record with four home runs, including one by hometown favorite Willie Mays. The 38,000 fans who attended the game also saw the Red Sox' Ted Williams in his final All-Star appearance. Showcasing its new renovation, Yankee Stadium hosted the All-Star Game on July 19, 1977.
Yankee Stadium in 2012, from the left field upper deck Aaron Judge circles the bases after hitting his first home run of the 2022 season against the Toronto Blue Jays. In its first season, Yankee Stadium quickly acquired a reputation as a "bandbox" and a "launching pad" because of the high number of home runs hit at the new ballpark.
The Yankees opened "Monument Park" at the stadium in 1976. The origin of Monument Park is dated back to May 30, 1932, when the Yankees dedicated a monument to former manager Miller Huggins. The monument was placed it in front of the flagpole in center field at Yankee Stadium. Huggins was the first of many Yankees players granted this honor.
It's the classic remodel vs. teardown decision. What makes the best home for fans of the Dodgers and Yankees, and for the sport of baseball? This L.A.-New York match-up has a clear winner.
When Yankee Stadium was remodeled from 1974 to 1975, the center field fence was moved in to 417 feet (127 m). This enclosed the area, formerly in play, containing the flag pole and monuments. As this fenced-in area between the two bullpens gathered additional plaques on the original wall, it began to be referred to as "Monument Park".
Here's one auction baseball fans do not want to miss: The blue letters that adorned New York's old Yankee Stadium are up for sale. The 13 letters were first placed on the outside of the stadium in ...
Giants Stadium: 1976–2009: 79,469 [5] 1976 Field Turf (2003–2009) Grass (2000–2002) AstroTurf (1976–1999) Shea Stadium: 1975: 57,800 1964 Grass Queens, New York Yale Bowl: 1973–1974: 64,269 1914 Grass New Haven, Connecticut: Yankee Stadium: 1956–1973: 67,000 1923 Grass The Bronx, New York: Polo Grounds: 1925–1955: 55,000 1891 ...
Since 1976 the HTC has leveraged over $78 billion to restore more than 41,270 buildings across the US. 6 dramatic before-and-after renovation photos of decaying buildings Skip to main content