Shea Stadium - Wikipedia
WEBShea Stadium was the home of the New York Mets starting in 1964, and it hosted what would be its only All-Star Game that first year, with Johnny Callison of the Philadelphia Phillies hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to win the only
Shea Stadium | New York, Demolition, Beatles, Football, & Citi Field
WEBShea Stadium, former multipurpose stadium, located in Queens, New York, that was the home of the professional sports teams the New York Mets of Major League Baseball and the New York Jets of the National Football League.
History of Shea Stadium - Mets History
WEBTake a look at the rich history of Shea Stadium from its opening in 1964 through its demolition in 2009 and why it will never be forgotten by Mets fans.
History Of Shea Stadium In Queens, New York
WEBShea Stadium was the home that created legendary moments. While it didn’t have the luxury to become officially recognized as a landmark while it was still standing, its legacy still continues to pulsate as a genuine New York legend.
Shea Stadium - history, photos and more of the New York Mets …
WEBApr 14, 1999 · Originally to be called Flushing Meadows Park, the stadium was renamed in honor of William A. Shea, thus getting its name Shea Stadium. The New York Mets played their first game at Shea Stadium on April 17, 1964 when they lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The five tiered stadium seated 55,601 fans.
Shea Stadium (New York) - Society for American Baseball …
WEBSep 28, 2008 · Shea Stadium was the birthplace of arena rock. Shea also hosted boxing, soccer, pro wrestling, and religious gatherings.
This Day in Sports History: Shea Stadium Opens
WEBApr 17, 2020 · Shea Stadium, located near LaGuardia Airport, was the first of its size to be able to convert from a baseball diamond to a football gridiron due to an extensive escalator system. With its...
Shea Stadium, Robert Moses, and an era of ballparks
WEBOct 3, 2014 · Shea Stadium, the Mets home for forty-four years, was considered to be a modern masterpiece of art, architecture, and engineering when it was, but back room deals and shady politics got it...
When It Was Built, Shea Stadium Was Lauded for Its Functional …
WEBBy Richard Sandomir. Sept. 27, 2008. Shea Stadium was never a beautiful place. It lacked signature features like the Yankee Stadium frieze, the Green Monster of Fenway Park, the overhanging...
Histories Of Shea Stadium And Citi Field - Queens Gazette
WEBMay 25, 2022 · Although Shea Stadium’s popularity has diminished ever since its destruction, its important history that led up to the creation of Citi Field helps to better signify the long lasting history that showcased the Mets we all know and love today.
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