History is a huge part of the baseball experience, whether it be comparing today’s All-Stars to yesterday’s Hall of Famers or envisioning a game at Ebbets Field or the Polo Grounds. Yesterday and today blend together within the ballpark walls. (more…)
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Yanks honor Steinbrenner with Monument Park plaque
The late George Steinbrenner officially joined the ranks of Yankee immortals with the installation of a plaque honoring the former team owner in Yankee Stadium’s hallowed grounds, Monument Park. The tribute to Steinbrenner — weighing more 760 pounds but, more importantly, larger than the tribute to Col. Jacob Ruppert — was unveiled last night in […]
Yankee Stadium (old) / New York Yankees
If you seek the ultimate sense of baseball history and enjoy being around passionate and remarkably knowledgeable fans, it can be no surprise that Yankee Stadium will top your list. If your expectations include the most-modern conveniences and a pampered existence that go beyond the essence of the game itself, then it’s time for an […]