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Yankee Stadium
The Yankees made what is likely to be the biggest
baseball related purchase of all-time in 1920 when they bought
George Herman (Babe) Ruth from the Boston Red Sox, but the following
year, they bought 10 acres of land in the West Bronx. In only
283 working days, Yankee Stadium was created. In 1937, the original
design of the upper-deck was altered slightly to allow home runs
to left and right field to reach that level. In 1946, lights
were installed throughout the stadium, but these were the only
major changes in the first 45 years of the stadium.
The Yankees
added an electronic message board in 1959 and in
1967, they spent almost $1.5 million on 90 tons of
paint to remodel with entire stadium. In 1973, after 50 years
in their ballpark, Yankee Stadium was essentially destroyed and
totally rebuilt. In its younger days, Yankee Stadium also played
host to numerous other events while the Yankees were on the road
or not in season. Boxing was very popular in the early 20th century,
and college football even had a home there. Also residing in
Yankee Stadium were events for concerts, pro football, soccer,
and religious ceremonies.
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