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Yes. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.

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"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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The demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed on May 13, 2010. A 10 acre park complex will be constructed on the site.

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No. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.

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It was destroyed by a wrecking ball.

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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.


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