"Old Yankee Stadium" or Yankee Stadium I, was home to the New York Yankees from 1923 - 2008 . Yankee Stadium was also known as "The House that Ruth Built."
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What was the old name for the old Yankee Stadium?
The old Yankee Stadium, from 1923-2008, was always named Yankee Stadium.
When did the old Yankee stadium close?
The old New York Yankee Stadium closed in 2008 and they ended up building the new stadium right across the street from the old Yankee Stadium.
Did the old Yankee Stadium have seats?
Yes. The old Yankee Stadium had a seating capacity of 56,936.
Is Yankee Stadium astroturf?
No, it is not. The new Yankee Stadium, like the old stadium, is natural grass.
Is Yankee Stadium bigger than Shea Stadium?
Shea Stadium was bigger than the old Yankee Stadium.
What is the new Yankee Stadium?
The new Yankee Stadium is the home of the Yankees. The Yankees said farewell to the old Yankee Stadium in '08.
Is the new Yankee Stadium indoors?
No, it is not. The new Yankee Stadium, like the old stadium, has an open roof.
How many seats did the old Yankee Stadium have?
The old Yankee Stadium had a seating capacity of 56,936.
Is the old Yankee Stadium still standing?
No. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.
When was the old Yankee Stadium opened?
The old Yankee Stadium opened on April 18, 1923.
Did they knock down the old Yankee Stadium?
Yes. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.
How many people did the old Yankee Stadium hold?
The old Yankee Stadium seating capacity was 56,936.
Does the new Yankee Stadium have the short porch?
Yes, it does. The new Yankee Stadium has the same outfield dimensions as the old stadium.
Does Yankee Stadium have a retractable roof?
No, it does not. The new Yankee Stadium, like the old one, has no roof.
What are other names for Yankee Stadium?
The old stadium was called "The House That Ruth Built","The Cathedral of Baseball" & "The Bronx Zoo". The new stadium is called "New Yankee Stadium", "Yankee Stadium II" & "The Big Ballpark in the Bronx".
How long did the New York Yankees play in the old Yankee Stadium?
The Yankees played in the old Yankee Stadium from 1923-2008.
What day did the old Yankee Stadium open?
Opening day at Yankee Stadium was April 18, 1923
Who had the last hit in the old Yankee stadium and the first hit in the new Yankee stadium?
derek jeter
Was the old Yankee stadium called The Bronx Zoo?
No, the old Yankee Staduim was still called Yankee Staduim.
How many hits did Derek Jeter have at the old Yankee Stadium?
Derek Jeter holds the record with 1,274 hits at the old Yankee Stadium.
Was the old Yankee Stadium older than Fenway Park?
No. The old Yankee Stadium opened in 1923. Fenway Park opened in 1912.
When did the New York Yankees move to the old Yankee Stadium?
The Yankees first game at the old Yankee Stadium was on April 18, 1923.
What are some similarities between the old Yankee Stadium and the new Yankee Stadium?
It is still in the Bronx, and has a white frieze on the upper portion of the stadium.
Why was the old renovated Yankee Stadium originally built in 1923 demolished?
The old renovated "House that Ruth built" Yankee Stadium was demolished as the Yankees wanted a new, modern stadium.
Who hit the longest home run in the old Yankee Stadium?
Mickey Mantle was said to hit a homer 535 feet in Old Yankee Stadium.
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