Who did the Yankees play in the 1923 World Series?
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Who did the Yankees play in the 1923 World Series?
New York Giants
New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2)
When did the old Yankee Stadium open?
April 18, 1923
Yankee Stadium/Opened
What was the first game played at Yankee Stadium?
1923
It was 50 years ago on April 18, 1923 that Yankee Stadium was opened for major league baseball. In the historic first game, the Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1.
Where did Yankees play before Yankee Stadium?
the Polo Grounds
They played at the Polo Grounds until 1922 and then moved to Yankee Stadium (“The House that Ruth Built,” nicknamed after famed Yankees slugger Babe Ruth), where they played from 1923 to 2008.
Where did the Yankees play in 1923?
original Yankee Stadium
The original Yankee Stadium was a stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. It was the home ballpark of the New York Yankees, one of the city’s Major League Baseball franchises, from 1923 to 1973 and again from 1976 to 2008. The stadium hosted 6,581 Yankees regular season home games during its 85-year history.
Who won the 1922 World Series?
1922 World Series/Champion
Who owned the old Yankee Stadium?
Jacob Ruppert
Its construction was paid for entirely by Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert, who was eager to have his own stadium after sharing the Polo Grounds with the New York Giants baseball team the previous ten years….Yankee Stadium (1923)
Owner | City of New York |
Operator | New York Yankees |
Construction |
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How long did Babe Ruth play for the Yankees?
In his 15 years with the Yankees, Ruth helped the team win seven American League (AL) pennants and four World Series championships.
Who hit the first home run in old Yankee Stadium?
Babe Ruth
Many historic home runs have been hit at Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth hit the ballpark’s first home run on its Opening Day in 1923. Ruth also set the then-league record for most home runs in a single season by hitting his 60th home run in 1927.
How far is the old Yankee Stadium from the new Yankee Stadium?
Comparison with the 1923 stadium
Characteristics | Old stadium (in 2008) | New stadium |
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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) |