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Has Derek Jeter changed baseball?
Yes, Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hit his 3,000 ball on July 9, 2011. He is the 28th player in the history of baseball to accomplish the feat. He is also the only Yankee to have accomplished it, and the second player ever to do it with a home run.
Where do you find sculptures of great baseball players?
Most ball parks have sculptures outside the stadium.
What American league parks are named after their teams?
Four stadiums bear the name of their teams: Orioles Park Yankee Stadium Rangers Ball Park in Arlington Angeles Stadium If you want to split hairs, also; Oakland -Alameida Stadium, home of the Oakland Athletics. In the National League there are only two: Dodger Stadium and Nationals Park.
What words are inscribed on the monument to Lou Gehrig in Yankee Stadium?
It reads: Henry Louis Gehrig June 19th 1903 - June 2nd 1941 A man, a gentleman and a great ball player whose amazing record of 2130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and team mate. July the Fourth 1941
How many times did mickey mantle bunt?
Mickey mantle Struck out 1710 times in 8102 at bats. If you ever seen mantle swing a bat you would understand why he struck out so much. Swinging the bat with intent to do harm to the baseball, he hit some of the longest home runs in baseball history. Somebody once asked Mickey Mantle if he ever went up to the plate trying to hit a home run. He replied, "Sure, every time." On September 10, 1960, he hit a ball that cleared the right field roof at Tiger Stadium in Detroit that was estimated years after to have traveled 643 feet. Another Mickey Mantle homer at Griffith Stadium in Washington on April 17, 1953, was measured to have traveled 565 feet. One of his most famous home runs came inches away from clearing the Yankee Stadium facade to be the only hitter to hit the ball out of Yankee Stadium. The Ball was still traveling up when it hit.
How many players hit a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium?
No person has ever hit a fair ball out of Yankee Stadium! But Mickey Mantle came the closest on Memorial Day in 1956
Who did the New York Yankees play in the last game at the old Yankee Stadium?
No, a fair ball has never been hit of Yankee Stadium. Mickey Mantle came the closest twice, hit right roof shots that hit the facade (1956 and 1963) coming within a few feet of leaving the stadium. Also, Josh Gibons and Jimmy Fox and Barry Bonds hit long shots that stayed in the stadium. Hack Greenburg hit a ball out of Yankee Stadium but it was declared just foul.
Why was the old Yankee Stadium demolished?
Yes. On May 13, 2010, the demolition of the old Yankee Stadium was completed.
Which ball park is bigger Fenway Park or the new Yankee Stadium?
Coming from a Red Sox fan standpoint, the new Yankee Stadium is much bigger. Hope I helped! :)
Why should Derek Jeter not wear stripes?
Derek should not wear stripes when he is not playing ball at Yankee Stadium.
When and where did baseball player Brandon Claussen play?
Brandon Claussen debuted on June 28, 2003, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium II; he played his final game on June 16, 2006, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
When and where did baseball player Russ Springer play?
Russ Springer debuted on April 17, 1992, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium II; he played his final game on August 4, 2010, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
When and where did baseball player Andy Phillips play?
Andy Phillips debuted on September 14, 2004, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium II; he played his final game on September 22, 2008, playing for the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.
How much is a 2009 Yankee Stadium inaugural season baseball worth?
As of right now nothing ... you'll have to wait for many years to see if it has any value. Now if you had a 1913 New York Highlanders opening day game ball, the ball will be worth much more ...
Why did they knock down the old Yankee Stadium?
They built a new ball park across the street, so it's not necessary to have the old one there.
Who is the only player to hit a ball out of busch memorial stadium?
Glenn Brimmer, and it was a foul ball
Why does Yankee stadium outfield seats have the black area that seems off limits?
It makes it easier for the hitters to see the ball against the black backdrop.
