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Yes! Sports events of all kinds have taken place at Yankee Stadium. Before the Yankees made it their home field, it was the home of football's New York Giants. It's where Knute Rockne made his "win one for the Gipper" speech during halftime of the 1938 Notre Dame-Army game. Notre Dame won.
Muhammad Ali and Jack Dempsey fought there and it's where Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling. Pele played soccer at Yankee Stadium, and the 1972 Miami Dolphins won on their way to a perfect season. On July 1, 1939, in the first televised boxing match in the US, Max Baer defeated Lou Nova at Yankee Stadium.
Besides that, at least two popes have celebrated mass at Yankee Stadium, Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. Billy Joel and Pink Floyd are among others who gave concerts at the ball park.
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What is the major sports arena called in the Bronx?
Yankee Stadium
What is the common noun for the proper noun Yankee Stadium?
Some common nouns for Yankee Stadium are:arenabuildingbusinessfieldlandmarkstructurework placevenue
What are names of sports arenas?
There are many, but Yankee Stadium, Soldier Field, and Wrigley Field are among the most famous.
Why are the Yankees moving?
Their stadium, although being historic and a monument to greatness, is old and behind the stadium curve throughout sports. It obviously old when you walk through there, pieces fall off here and there. The new Stadium is literally across a two lane street from the current Yankee Stadium. It will be more up to date as far as technology is concerned but still obtain the same Yankee mystique.
Who did the New York Yankees play in the last game at the old Yankee Stadium?
No, a fair ball has never been hit of Yankee Stadium. Mickey Mantle came the closest twice, hit right roof shots that hit the facade (1956 and 1963) coming within a few feet of leaving the stadium. Also, Josh Gibons and Jimmy Fox and Barry Bonds hit long shots that stayed in the stadium. Hack Greenburg hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium but it was declared just foul.
When was Orlando Sports Stadium created?
Orlando Sports Stadium was created in 1967.
When was All Sports Stadium created?
All Sports Stadium was created in 1961.
When did All Sports Stadium end?
All Sports Stadium ended in 2005.
What is the capacity of National Sports Stadium?
The capacity of National Sports Stadium at Harare in Zimbabwe is 60,000.
What is the capacity of Wuhan Sports Center Stadium?
The capacity of the Wuhan Sports Center Stadium is 60,000.
When did Accra Sports Stadium disaster happen?
Accra Sports Stadium disaster happened in 2001.
What is the tallest sports stadium?
Mile High Stadium
