Yankee Stadium

I got to go to a game here before it got torn down and my seats were in the nose bleed. They were awful seats and it felt like I was literally looking straight down at the field. I had to move down a bit closer to feel more comfortable but after moving, I was fine. This gets 4 stars bc of the all the history here. The New Yankee Stadium is very nice having been to a game there a few seasons ago. The Yankees legacy lives on!

This is a posthumous review I know, but I wanted to get it on my list. Though I’ve absolutely abhorred the Yankees since birth, I loved going here when I lived in NYC. The history of this building is mind boggling. Its really too bad that it wasn’t fully updated since the 70’s/80’s (looked like it too) because it would have been nice to see this be the next «century» stadium. I remember seeing a game there during a monsoon and even the concourse was flooding (probably good the evil empire upgraded their death star). Memories will last longer than some bricks though and for that I’m glad I have my memories of this place.

I saw three games here and came away looking forward to the new Stadium opening. The seats were cramped, the tunnels small and poorly ventilated, and the food concourses few and far between. The history in the old ballpark was great, but it was certainly time for a new stadium. It seemed like a lot of people forgot that the old Stadium was overhauled in the 70s. Most of the parks that were built in the 70s have been replaced, and with good reason. If the old Stadium were still the original Stadium, and not the 70s-​retrofitted Stadium, then I would have agreed with the arguments that it should not be torn down. All that being said, I’m looking forward to catching my first game in the new Stadium.

The old Yankee Stadium was hallowed ground, and being in it gave you a sense of its illustrious history. Despite all that, it really was time for it to go, sad to say. Facility-​wise, it was lacking in many departments. As a stadium, it just couldn’t keep up with modern amenities. The stadium itself is not to blame. It was built in 1923 and renovated in 1976.
It was really neat to be able to take a Stadium Tour of the place and visit Monument Park, team locker room and dugout, and walk on the field’s warning track.
I am a Yankee fan, but am glad that the new stadium was built. The House that Jeter Built?

I know it’s late, but I have to review one of the best baseball stadiums ever built. I was lucky enough to see a ball game her on September 16, 2008. I remember the date exactly because it was my birthday, and it was the last week the stadium was open. In that particular game Derek Jeter broke the Lou Gehrig’s record for most hits in Yankee Stadium.
The stadium itself isn’t as aesthetically beautiful as AT&T Park or even Fenway. The seats are cramped and the signs are confusing. However, aesthetics are not the attraction. You can feel the history and magnitude as soon as you walk in. When you think of all the legendary players that stepped on that field it is overwhelming to think that you are part of something much bigger than yourself or a meaningless regular season game: you are part of history, lore and Americana.
So even though I truly hate the Yankees and all they stand for, I have to give it up for ol’ Yankee Stadium. I’m glad I got to see her still in action.

For my 200^th review, I am ironically writing one of my least useful reviews– its for a place that’s no longer open, but its for a place that’s as close to my heart as any in the city.
Throughout my life I’ve been a sports obsessive. Relentlessly reading articles, memorizing statistics and getting into life or death arguments about our national pastimes. I view my favorite teams as if they were family, getting punched in the stomach with a loss and drunk on champagne with victory. And in many ways, my obsessive fandom started here– at the House that Ruth Built. Yankee Stadium was the first place that I can remember having ever viewed a sporting event live.
It was never easy to get there, even though it was just over the GW Bridge and my house couldn’t have been more than 15 minutes ride from it if there weren’t any traffic. The seats were never comfortable. Parking was always a nightmare and one of the reasons my father never liked to take us there. But the Yankees were a first love for him when he came to this country and started out working in the Bronx. A first love for my brother as well. For me– it wasn’t so easy. As a kid my attention spanned waned during games on T.V.- and on top of that I couldn’t catch a baseball for my life until the age of 8. The stupid big glove, and my amazing lack of hand-​eye coordination never helped. Was always better at basketball, but I digress…
Regardless of any misgivings as a youngster, coming to a game at the stadium was always a treat. Whether it was the free bats or batting gloves, the smell of peanuts and hot dogs or watching a doubleheader, being at a game was always a wondrous experience. I would ask my brother «Why is Steve Balboni playing 1^st instead of Don Mattingly, we came to see Don Mattingly!» «Why is Matt Nokes a major leaguer, he sucks!»
And finally as a I grew older, I too grew to be a Yankee obsessive. Memorizing every stat, reading about the minor leagues, and watching every single game through the summer. And then I began to see the magic of the place. From Jeffery Maier to Jim Leyritz, from brawls with Baltimore to World Championships– some of the most indelible memories of my life took place in that building. And what a beautiful building– nothing evokes the essense of the stadium like that façade, or driving by the place and seeing the next game posted on the side. For it to no longer exist definitely will create a void.
Closer to present day, riding the 4 train up and catching a game in the stadiums last days were always a treat. Even though I’ve become increasingly hostile at the direction of the team, I savored every time I got to spend in the bleachers and the upper deck, with some of the most passionate fans in baseball, whether they were shouting out something stupid or heckling someone to no end– I couldn’t think of a better setting to check out a game.
Familiar places– regardless of their character, become a part of the setting of your life. And here was one with an incredible amount of history, and one that saw incredible moments of joy.

The wife and I attended the next to last game at the «old» Yankee Stadium.
The stadium is obviously old, but it doesn’t necessarily feel that old. It also doesn’t have the charm of Wrigley Field, but then again, what does?
But it’s historic and when you have die-​hard Yankee fans around you screaming insults and showering their woeful team with love, you understand why this place is special. It’s not just the concrete and grass and dirt and plastic and whatever that makes up the stadium.
It’s the classic architectural features high above center field, it’s Monument Park, and it’s catching a peek of the 4 train passing by the stadium outside right-​center field. It’s Derek Jeter stepping to the plate with the bases loaded, the Who’s «Baba O’Riley» blasting, and the fans standing on their feet, screaming at the top of their lungs, and realizing that you just got chills.
And it’s Frank Sinatra singing «New York, New York,» over and over and over and over and over and over (yes, six times) over the sound system while we made our way out of the stadium after the Yankees won. I never got tired of it.
Life is about experiences. This was definitely one of them.

With the stadium soon to disappear, I look back fondly on my one and only visit, watching the Yanks and Sox with good friends. The event was June of 2007 and the Yankees came back from a couple runs down to win it late… sweeeeet caroline, bah bah baaaaah.
Say what you will about the new stadiums, there is something beautiful and haunting about the temples of tradition and I’m honored to have visited when I could. The atmosphere, the crowd, the passion… truly beautiful. Even the pretzel was fantastic.
One star off for the absolute worst parking situation I’ve ever been a part of, but otherwise an amazing memory from start to finish.

****cheese-​fest alert****
While last night wasn’t quite the final game at the «old» Yankee Stadium, it was probably the final game for most of the people who were there, and seriously, it was a special night.
It felt like the last day of camp. Throughout the game, people were saying goodbye to friends they’d made through having neighboring season tickets, taking pictures with the field in the background, arms around each other. Who knew Yankee fans could generate so many warm fuzzy feelings?
When Mike Mussina, who pitched the very first game I ever attended, left the field for the last time, he got a thunderous standing ovation, and I started to cry (insert «There’s no crying in baseball!» reference here). I’ve been going to Yankees games either with or as a season ticket holder for the last seven seasons, and well, it’s just become an important part of my life. It’s sad to think I won’t ever be back to this exact place.
Yes, I know that the new stadium will be shiny and beautiful and I may actually be able to have enough leg room that I’m not hitting the person in front of me in the head with my knees. There will be cup holders. My seats will cost twice what they do now.
The Yankees won 9 – 2 (where was this kind of playing during the rest of the season?), and as the team left the field J and I sat and listened to Sinatra belt it out one last time. It’s hard to believe that in just over six months I’ll be sitting in my new seats in the fancy new stadium, listening to the same song, hopefully making just as many great new memories as I had here.
It’s up to you, New York.

Take the tour or go to a game before it’s too late! Countless classic games and all-​time greats have played here.
I’ve been to the stadium many times as a kid and adult, and I’ve loved it each time. I’ve seen them all from Reggie and Thurman to Donny Baseball and Jeter. «The House that Ruth Built» will disappear at the end of the season and be replaced by a modern and beautiful new one across the street. I can’t wait to go to a game at the new stadium, but I just wish they could’ve built it around the original field.

Classic. I love my Yankees. Glad I got to attend a number of games this year before they rip it to shreds. Sad to see it go. It’s perfect the way it is. doesn’t matter if they require clear plastic bags, beers cost $ 8, frozen icees for $ 4.50, and many other over-​priced snacks… take me out to the ballgame!
#27 one day!

Love.

I freakin’ adore this place for many, many reasons. Yes it is the house that Ruth built, a house where gods have roamed on the field and a house which has hosted some of baseball’s finest rosters. I am actually really excited since I get to go to a game there tomorrow afternoon and cannot wait. Being in it’s final season, this stadium will be replaced next year by a newer, better one and will be torn down.
The stadium itself has countless traditions from Bob Sheppard announcing various things over the PA system to the bleacher creatures and their famous roll calls. That aside, this stadium also honors some of it’s greatest with their memorial in the left outfield with various plaques and tributary icons. As a baseball fan, this is one of, if not the greatest stadium you can check out. Their tours are also very good and they show you quite a lot of stuff.
Red Sox & Mets fans beware, they have chants against people of your sorts, but it’s all in good humor. Great place! I will miss it; a lot!

As a baseball fan, i’m priviledged to have been able to step foot into a place filled with so much history. When you think of America’s favorite past time, you think of baseball, and when you think of baseball… you think of the yankees. (That says a lot coming from an A’s fan). I’m very glad i was able to experience Yankee stadium before the new stadium opens next year. I flew across the country to watch my team play in NY). I think because we were girls, we were actually treated very well, despite wearing the green & gold.
The stadium itself is mediocre, which is somewhat expected considering how old it is, very run down, & depending on where you sit, you may not get a very good view. But what I really liked about this stadium is not necessarily the stadium itself, but what it stands for. I also enjoyed meandering through the long strip of bars & souvenir shops that we got to pass while entering the stadium, which were all packed & filled with yankee faithfuls. We just so happened to follow a crowd of fans after the game, and it led us to a parking lot behind the stadium where the players parked their cars, & fans would greet the players off, & it is also where the opposing team had their bus waiting for them. It was kinda neat! (and a great way to stalk your favorite players, btw).
Overall, my experience here was amazing but I do have to agree with Marcus V. bc it can get a bit hostile (especially for those rooting for the other team). A word to the wise, do NOT sit in the right field bleachers if you’re rooting for the visiting team.

The situation: New York vs. Boston
The place: Upper, upper deck
The memory: A few years ago, I attended a game in which our Bronx Bombers went up by 11 runs in a particularly fantastic outing against the dreaded Sox. During the ninth inning, a Boston fan shouted this futile cheer: «Hit us a 12-​run dinGHA, noMAH!» My mom then blushed as the traveling food attendant inquired as to whether she wanted some «hot nuts, lady; HOT NUTS, I got ‘em right here!» (while gesturing colorfully to the tray slung over his lower midsection).
Of course, the Yanks won the game, and good times were had by all (with the possible exception of Nomar’s biggest fan). Here’s to a great 2008 season and a fond farewell to the beloved old ballpark!

I’m sorry, but this place was a huge disappointment. I mean the fans are cool, but that doesn’t makeup for that fact that this place pretty much sucks. Everything is indoors and theres no air circulation. And if you happen to be on the top level, you can actually feel the stands shaking every time people feel it’s necessary to cheer.
Buy souvenirs outside, they’re cheaper than the stadium, but still expensive. And if you’re daring enough, get a hot dog from one of the carts outside with everything on it. And that means everything (cheese, fried onions, peppers, regular onions, and hot fries).
On the plus side, we had our own entertainment. There was like this middle-​age businessman in front of us who danced like a total wuss. Over and over, it’s like man we don’t want to see you shake your boo-​tay.

I think it is worth a trip for any fan of baseball regardless of your affiliation, I am not a Yankees fan, actually quite the opposite, but is a nice place to go to soak in a little baseball history.
The fans here are pretty raw, so if you are not a Yankee fan I wouldn’t show it unless you are with a posse. You will hear some funny stuff from the mouths of the fans though.
Food and beer is not reasonable, but that is not a surprise to anyone.
The restrooms are a plenty, and are in good shape for the most part, they get worse as the game goes on, overall 3 Flushes

Let me start this by saying– I fucking hate the Yankees. OK? I mean, really– I fucking hate them. I’m from DC and I grew up a rabid Orioles fan and now I’m an A’s season ticketholder which means for me the Yankees are pretty much like Satan on a diamond. I hate the Yankees so much that I went to college in upper Manhattan and never bothered to go to a game because, well– fuck the Yankees.
So there’s the context. Don’t hate, it’s not personal (and anyhow, I despise the Red Sox more– so we have something in common).
Anyhow, I would have never gone to Yankee Stadium but for my boyfriend. He wanted to see the Stadium before it was torn down. And as a baseball fan I couldn’t really argue.
So earlier this summer we made our way to the Bronx. And it seriously pains me to say this, but Yankee fans– you rule. I’ve been to a lot of baseball in a lot of stadiums and I’ve never, EVER had such an intense baseball experience. You people looooooooove your team. You all wear blue. You all know your shit. Even the folks who were clearly day trippers knew something about baseball. It was like nothing I’d ever seen before– a complete baseball immersion. And I hate to say it, but now I finally understand why you people are such dicks at other stadiums. I’m sure no place else quite measures up.
Yankee Stadium itself is not really amazing. The field lighting is sort of dark, the view from the third deck is a little cut off, and the whole stadium feels a little clunky. On the other hand, there were actual hot dog and beer vendors in the stands (ahem, Oakland), the folks who worked concessions and security couldn’t have been nicer, it’s really cool that you can watch batting practice just a few feet above the players in the outfield, and did I mention how great the fans were? I had such a damn good time I caught myself yelling «hip, hip, JORGE!» My boyfriend thought I might have been possessed.
In sum, if you haven’t been to Yankee Stadium get there, no matter your thoughts on the Yankees. I don’t know much about the plans for the new stadium but I really hope it isn’t some plastic HOK mess like in San Francisco. Yankee fans deserve more than that.

The house that Ruth built.
I don’t go often but when I do I realize just how good a stadium it is. Was there last night for the White Sox game, had great seats and a couple of cold ones– it was a wonderful night out.
I love the setup of the whole place — I can only hope that the new stadium will be as great as this one has been!

Yankee Stadium was a bit disappointing in my book. Thinking cheap seats and knowing that beer wasn’t allowed in the bleachers, I also didn’t know that the bleacher seats were completely separated from the rest of the stadium. This was VERY disappointing! So, not only were we limited on the food choices, we couldn’t eve check out this historic stadium!
And what kind of fan base do you have that the people in the ‘regular’ seats are booing and making fun of the people in the bleacher seats. Uh, they are all rooting for the Yankees but I guess that’s just not enough drama at the park.
It’s super convenient that the subway will take you directly to the stadium. We love parks that are easily accessible by public transport. Yay!
Side note: There were plenty of hot guys all around me though. Maybe it was a good night or a good game (The Oakland A’s won!) I don’t know. But eye candy galore! =)