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Why was the old renovated Yankee Stadium originally built in 1923 demolished?
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∙ 12y ago
The old renovated "House that Ruth built" Yankee Stadium was demolished as the Yankees wanted a new, modern stadium.
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Why was Yankee Stadium built in the Bronx?
for baseball.
When was the old Yankee Stadium renovated?
Yankees Stadium was renovated during the 1974, and 1975 season reopening in 1976.
Who was the architect of the old Yankee Stadium?
In 1923, the architect for Yankee Stadium was Osborn Engineering Corporation. When the stadium was renovated in 1976, it was Praeger-Kavanaugh-Waterbury.
Who hit the first home run in the newly renovated Yankee Stadium in 1976?
Thurman Munson
How much land area does the old Yankee Stadium consume?
None. It's been demolished.
Who shared a stadium with the New York Yankees?
The New York Mets shared their stadium with the Yankees. The Yankees played their home games at Shea Stadium in 1974 and 1975, while Yankee Stadium was being renovated.
Why was the old Yankee Stadium demolished?
Yes. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.
When was the last game in the old Yankee Stadium?
The last game played at Yankee Stadium was on September 21, 2008 against the Baltimore Orioles.
What is the name of the Yankee Stadium ballpark?
It is still named Yankee Stadium.
Does the new Yankee Stadium have a top?
No, Yankee Stadium is open.
When was the new Yankee Stadium built?
The new Yankee Stadium was opened in 2009.
What was the name of the first Yankee Stadium?
Yankee Stadium was the name of the first stadium as well as the current stadium.
