New Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium in the Bronx was opened and closed and opened: Home to the New York Yankees (AL) first opened April 18, 1923, closed September 30, 1973, reopened April 15, 1976. The Yankees use to own the stadium which is now owned by New York City. On February 6, 1921, the Yankees announced the purchase of 10 acres of property in the west Bronx. The land, purchased from the estate of William Waldorf Astor for $675,000. The Astor are an old money family in New York. The Yankees would build the most famous ballpark in history.
On Sunday, September 21, 2008, Yankee Stadium closed its gates for good. Before the game, fans were allowed to walk on the field, and several former Yankees stars attended a formal ceremony. After a rain delay, the Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. Not the worry, the Yankees will stay in New York. The team began playing at the new Yankee Stadium, built across the street. Original street address was 800 Ruppert Place.
The Yankee Stadium subway stop is located right outside the Stadium at the corner of 161st Street and River Avenue. Several subway lines conveniently reach the Stadium and a trip from midtown Manhattan takes less than 25 minutes. The #4 train, as well as the B (weekday rush hours only) and D trains make stops at 161st Street/Yankee Stadium.
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