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This document provides some interesting facts about Yankee Stadium in New York: - The original Yankee Stadium constructed in 1923 cost $2.4 million to build, funded by team owner Jacob Ruppert. It was nicknamed "The house that Ruth built" as Babe Ruth was the Yankees' biggest star at the time. - During World War II, Yankee Stadium would have been used as a shelter for evacuees if New York City came under attack. - The stadium has also hosted religious events, including masses by Pope Paul VI and conventions by Jehovah's Witnesses. - The new Yankee Stadium, opened in 2009, cost a reported amount making it the most expensive stadium ever built
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posted Mar 16, 2018, 1:58 AM by Peter Max [ updated Mar 16, 2018, 1:59 AM ]
As far as being legendary goes, very few baseball stadiums in the United
States and around the world can hold a candle to Yankee Stadium. The
structure has been around for decades and has seen its share unforgettable
tales of triumph and heartbreak, and history being made. Here are some
interesting tidbits about the stadium.
Image source: Mlb.com
The construction cost of Yankee Stadium in 1923 was $2.4 million,
money which Jacob Ruppert gave.
Yankee Stadium was in those days, called “The house that Ruth built”
since Babe Ruth was the Yankees biggest star.
Yankee Stadium would have become a shelter for evacuees during
World War II if New York had come under attack.
Yankee Stadium is also a place for religious events. Jehovah’s
Witnesses often hold conventions here. And when Pope Paul VI first
came to the United States, he offered mass in the stadium for 80,000
Catholics.
In 2009, the new Yankee Stadium was finally opened. Designers and
engineers tried to replicate the original stadium, but also added new
features. The new stadium took three years to build and is reportedly
the most expensive stadium ever constructed.
The new Yankee Stadium is home to two New York teams – the
Yankees and the New York City FC.
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- 1. Peter Max Home A Sports Agent in Training Blog Hardaway Jr.’s massive contract is starting to pay off for the Knicks How The Knicks Have Hobbled On Without The Unicorn Interesting Trivia About The Yankee Stadium Peter Max: Did Tim Hardaway Jr. Deserve That $71 Million? The many monikers of Kristaps Porzingis (and which ones should stick) The Most Expensive Sports Memorabilia In Modern History Contact Sitemap Social Links Twitter Pinterest Behance Youtube Blog > Interesting Trivia About The Yankee Stadium posted Mar 16, 2018, 1:58 AM by Peter Max [ updated Mar 16, 2018, 1:59 AM ] As far as being legendary goes, very few baseball stadiums in the United States and around the world can hold a candle to Yankee Stadium. The structure has been around for decades and has seen its share unforgettable tales of triumph and heartbreak, and history being made. Here are some interesting tidbits about the stadium. Image source: Mlb.com The construction cost of Yankee Stadium in 1923 was $2.4 million, money which Jacob Ruppert gave. Yankee Stadium was in those days, called “The house that Ruth built” since Babe Ruth was the Yankees biggest star. Yankee Stadium would have become a shelter for evacuees during World War II if New York had come under attack. Yankee Stadium is also a place for religious events. Jehovah’s Witnesses often hold conventions here. And when Pope Paul VI first came to the United States, he offered mass in the stadium for 80,000 Catholics. In 2009, the new Yankee Stadium was finally opened. Designers and engineers tried to replicate the original stadium, but also added new features. The new stadium took three years to build and is reportedly the most expensive stadium ever constructed. The new Yankee Stadium is home to two New York teams – the Yankees and the New York City FC. Search this site
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