How far is the old Yankee Stadium from the new one?
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How far is the old Yankee Stadium from the new one?
Comparison with the 1923 stadium
| Characteristics | Old stadium (in 2008) | New stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from Home Plate to: | ||
| Backstop | 72 feet 4 inches (22 m) | 52 feet 4 inches (16 m) |
| Left field | 318 feet (97 m) | |
| Left center | 399 feet (120 m) |
Who bought the old Yankee Stadium?
In 1971, Yankees owner Mike Burke began exploring the possibility of building a new stadium in New Jersey. However New York City Mayor, John Lindsay, announced that the city would buy and renovate Yankee Stadium, purchasing it for $24 million in 1972. The same year, George Steinbrenner bought the team.
Is the old Yankee Stadium still up?
The original Yankee Stadium was demolished in 2010, two years after it closed, and the 8-acre (3.2 ha) site was converted into a public park called Heritage Field….Yankee Stadium (1923)
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | April 18, 1923 April 15, 1976 (re-opening) |
| Renovated | October 1973 – April 1976 |
| Closed | September 30, 1973 November 9, 2008 (final tour) |
Is Yankee stadium still standing?
Yankee Stadium closed following the 2008 season and the new stadium opened in 2009, adopting the “Yankee Stadium” moniker….Yankee Stadium (1923)
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | May 5, 1922 |
| Opened | April 18, 1923 April 15, 1976 (re-opening) |
| Renovated | October 1973 – April 1976 |
| Closed | September 30, 1973 November 9, 2008 (final tour) |
Who paid for the New Yankee Stadium?
The $1.3 billion cost for the New Yankee Stadium was funded by $450 million paid equally by both the Yankees organization and New York City taxpayers, with the remainder of the bill being covered by money from diverted revenue sharing payments that would have been paid to other MLB baseball teams.