Yankee Stadium closed its doors on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Sunday was more than just the closing of a stadium, it was the end of an era. From Pope visits to Babe Ruth's amazing career, Yankee Stadium is home to numerous historical events. "'The Greatest Game Ever Played,' the 1958 NFL Championship between the New York Giants and the Baltimore Colts - the first overtime game in the league's history -was played there." (PortClintonNewsHerald.com)
Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium included a ceremonial last first-pitch made by Babe Ruth's daughter. "Julia Ruth Stevens is 92 now, but was a little girl when her father inaugurated the stadium with one of his blasts into the right field seats of the new $2.5 million edifice (Dahlberg, Tim. USA TODAY). Although the Yankees beat the Orioles 7-3 Sunday night, they will not be advancing to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
Although Yankee Stadium "officially" closed its doors on Sunday, sources say a harsh winter could postpone the completion of the new stadium. Thus, the Yankees will inevitably once again have to play in their old stomping grounds.
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