NY Yankees at Yankee stadium

 

Yankee stadium  is the one of the most famous  ballparks, situated  at 1 East 161st St, Bronx, NYC. It is the current home of the New York Yankees.   This is a franchise, founded in 1903, that has been World Series champs 27 times. The last one 2009 really hurt, for they beat my Phillies.  

The original Yankee Stadium was built in 1923 and demolished in 2010.  That one (which I visited prior to demolition) was often called the “Cathedral of Baseball” and the “House that Ruth Built.”  The new Yankee stadium, built a block away, does not have the history of the Old Yankee stadium (85 yr history).  The present Yankee stadium does though pay homage to that old ballpark and has lots of baseball nods to Yankee greats ( eg Babe Ruth).  

As you walk in to Yankee stadium, it reminds you of a Roman Colliseum. The sheer magnitude of the imposing structure let’s you know that you are in Yankee territory. The Yankees know how to celebrate their history. The baseball fan could spend hours looking at the pictures and taking in Monument Park in centerfield. Monument Park is an open air museum honoring the greatest Yankee players.  All the retired numbers, plaques, and honors are there for any baseball fan to view.  Think of it as seeing a slice of baseball history without having to go to Cooperstown, NY for MLB Hall of Fame.

The food is expensive (eg. Draft Beer = $20) and the tickets are pricey, but you expect that in NYC.  I was not surprised. Viewing the game in July 2018 was enjoyable for I  was able to see the big screen and had a clear view of the field from my seat in the outfield.  At the game, the Yanks beat the Braves (6-2).  The Bronx is a fun place to go, if you have the funds. 

The present Yankees in 2023  are not in the playoff hunt and are fighting not to have a losing record. This team though can act as spoilers to prevent a rival, Toronto Blue Jays, from getting into the post season. This time of year, it is fun to watch the final games of the regular season for each game determines who gets in and who is outside contention looking in.