Yankees Stadium was erected on April 18, 1923, by the Osborn Engineering Company in the west Bronx. Here are some of the specifications of this historic building:
Capacity: 57,545
Distance to Left Field Fence: 318 feet
Distance to Right Field Fence: 314 feet
Distance to Center Field Fence: 408 feet
Opened April 18, 1923
The Yankees purchased a 10-acre plot of land in the West Bronx on February 6, 1921. Little did they know at the time, that this piece of land would develop into the most recognizable structure in all of sports. Yankees stadium attracts record crowds each year, and has become a staple in New York. To find out more about this historic place, click here.
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