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Shea Stadium is named after William Shea, an attorney largely credited with bringing National League baseball back to New York. He was given that goal by mayor Robert Wagner. Shea's committee first tried to bring an existing team to New York, then requested that the league expand, and finally announced that he and Branch Rickey were forming the Continental League, a rival league that would begin play in 1961. The threat of the new league was enough to convince the two existing leagues to each expand by two teams. The National League added the New York Mets and the Houston Colt .45s (now the Astros). The American League added the Los Angeles Angels (later the California Angels, the Anaheim Angels, and finally the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) and a new Washington Senators franchise to replace the one that was moving to the twin cities of Minneapolis - St. Paul and being renamed the Minnesota Twins.
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Have the New York Yankees played home games at Shea Stadium?
Yes, they have. The Yankees played their home games at Shea Stadium in 1974 and 1975, while Yankee Stadium was being repaired.
Where can you find pictures of Shea Stadium?
Go to google and type in Shea Stadium. Once it pops up go up to images and there will be tons.
Who hit Last home run at shea stadium?
Dan Uggla of the Florida Marlins hit the last home run in Shea Stadium in the 8th inning of the final game of the 2008 season.
How many times has Shea Stadium hosted an All-Star Game?
Shea Stadium hosted the MLB All-Star Game twice. The first time was in 1964, and the second time was in 1977.
When did the New York Jets play in New York?
The New York Jets played in New York from 1960-1983.Polo Grounds (1960-1963)Shea Stadium (1964-1983)
Does Chipper Jones have kids?
yea he has three his most recent one he named shea ashis middle name for shea stadium
When was Shea Stadium created?
Shea Stadium was created in 1964.
What is the name of the Mets' stadium?
The Mets have used three stadiums as their home field-The Polo Grounds from 1962-1964, Shea Stadium from 1964-2008, and Citi Field from 2009-Present. The Polo Grounds, while used as the Mets' home stadium, was not built for the Mets. It was the New York Giant's field which the expansion team Mets used until Shea Stadium was built.
Who built Shea Stadium?
Shea Stadium was built by the New York Mets
Where to stay near Shea stadium?
Shea stadium doesn't exist anymore
Does the Catholic Church own Shea Stadium?
No, the Catholic Church does not own Shea Stadium.
What is the duration of The Beatles at Shea Stadium?
The duration of The Beatles at Shea Stadium is 3000.0 seconds.
When did Shea Stadium end?
Shea Stadium was built in New York in 1961.
When was Live at Shea Stadium created?
Live at Shea Stadium was created on 2008-10-06.
Have the New York Yankees played home games at Shea Stadium?
Yes, they have. The Yankees played their home games at Shea Stadium in 1974 and 1975, while Yankee Stadium was being repaired.
What is the Irish name for Shea?
The first name Shea comes from Séaghdha, which, according to Mike Campbell's Behind the Name, probably comes from the Gaelic for admirable or hawk-like. In the case of Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones's son Shea ... he's named after Shea Stadium, the stadium where Chipper repeatedly devastated the New York Mets. Shea Stadium was named after William Shea, the lawyer who helped bring National League baseball (though generally neither admirable nor hawk-like baseball) back to New York.
How long did it take to build shea stadium?
The ground was broken for the building of Shea Stadium on October 28, 1961 and Shea opened three years later on April 17, 1964
