The first home run in the rebuilt Yankee Stadium, which opened in 1976, was hit by the New York Yankees' outfielder, Lou Piniella. He achieved this milestone on April 15, 1976, during a game against the Minnesota Twins. The new stadium, often referred to as the "House That Ruth Built," was an iconic renovation of the original Yankee Stadium that had opened in 1923. Piniella's home run marked a significant moment in the history of the Yankees and their storied venue.
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In 1923, the architect for Yankee Stadium was Osborn Engineering Corporation. When the stadium was renovated in 1976, it was Praeger-Kavanaugh-Waterbury.
April 15, 1976
Yankees Stadium was renovated during the 1974, and 1975 season reopening in 1976.
The Giants have called the following stadiums home: 1925-1955: Polo Grounds 1956-1973: Yankee Stadium 1973-1974: Yale Bowl 1975: Shea Stadium 1976-present: Giants Stadium
Polo Grounds (1925-1955)Yankee Stadium (1956-1973)Yale Bowl (1973-1974)Shea Stadium (1975)Giants Stadium (1976-2009)MetLife Stadium (2010-present), a/k/a New Meadowlands Stadium (2010)
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Yes, Dave Kingman hit a foul ball out of Yankee Stadium during a game on August 14, 1976. The event is notable as he became one of the few players to achieve this feat. Kingman's incredible power was on display, as the ball cleared the stadium's roof, impressing fans and players alike.
Yankee Transcendoodle was created in 1976.
Fritz Peterson debuted on April 15, 1966, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on June 19, 1976, playing for the Texas Rangers at Arlington Stadium.
Jim Lyttle debuted on May 17, 1969, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on October 3, 1976, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
Ellie Rodriguez debuted on May 26, 1968, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on October 3, 1976, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.