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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.
Did a mets player hit three home runs in a game at Shea Stadium?
Dave kingman
When did Shea Stadium end?
Shea Stadium was built in New York in 1961.
Former home of the mets?
The New York Mets have had three homes; the Polo Grounds (1962-1963), Shea Stadium (1964-2008), and Citi Field (2009-present). The Polo Grounds is one of the most significant stadiums in sports and has been the home to, besides the Mets, New York Giants (MLB) (1890-1957), New York Yankees (1913-1922), New York Giants (NFL) (1925-1955), and the New York Jets (1960-1963). The second home, Shea, is the Mets best known stadium and what fans think of when they hear "Mets Home". Shea also housed the Jets (1964-1983), Yankees (1974-1975) and Giants (NFL) in 1975. The current home of the Mets is Citi Field in Flushing Meadows, Queens.
Who was the first pitcher in shea stadium?
Tom Seaver threw the final pitch at Shea Stadium to Mike Piazza. Following the pitch, the two Mets legends walked to the centerfield gate and closed it behind them, closing Shea forever.
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.
What year did the Mets play at the Giants stadium?
The Mets have only played at 3 stadium; the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium and Citi Field (as a home team). Both New York Giants (MLB and NFL) played in the Polo Grounds (MLB 1891-1957 and NFL 1925-1955). The NFL Giants also played their 1975 season in Shea
How many people can sit in shea stadium?
Shea Stadium, which was the former home of the New York Mets, had a seating capacity of around 55,000 people.
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.
Who was the first brave to hit a home run at Shea stadium?
Rico Carty.Carty hit the first Braves home run at Shea on May 12, 1964 in the 5th inning off of Mets' left hander Al Jackson.
In which year did the Big Apple Top Hat light up every time the Mets hit a home run in Shea Stadium?
first year was 1980
What year was the Big Apple Top Hat built in Shea Stadium which lights up everytime the mets hit a home run?
Shea's Home Run Apple was first installed in May 1980 as a symbol of the Mets' advertising slogan "The Magic Is Back!" The original apple is currently outside Citi Field, right in front of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda
