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"The House That Ruth Built" Their old stadium, the Polo Grounds, which was owned by the rival New York Giants, was overflowing with fans wanting to see the Babe play, so they build a new one with a much large capacity, 60,000.
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What was the old Yankee Stadium's nickname?
The House that Ruth Built.
Why was the old Yankee Stadium demolished?
Yes. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.
Did the old Yankee Stadium have seats?
Yes. The old Yankee Stadium had a seating capacity of 56,936.
When was the old Yankee Stadium opened?
The old Yankee Stadium opened on April 18, 1923.
Does the new Yankee Stadium have the short porch?
Technically it is, but it isn't used for that.
Which New York Yankees reliever had the most saves at the old Yankee Stadium?
Mariano Rivera He has the most saves at Old Yankee Stadium (230), and he has a good chance to have the most at New Yankee Stadium.
How long did the New York Yankees play in the old Yankee Stadium?
The Yankees played in the old Yankee Stadium from 1923-2008.
Who had the last hit in the old Yankee stadium and the first hit in the new Yankee stadium?
derek jeter
How many support beams were at Yankee Stadium?
The old Yankee Stadium had a seating capacity of 56,936.
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".
Was the old Yankee stadium called The Bronx Zoo?
No, the old Yankee Staduim was still called Yankee Staduim.
What championship Yankee pennant showed the old Yankee stadium?
2009
