On 2 Apr 2006 05:29:09 -0700, "SP Cook" wrote:
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>Tony wrote:
>> Is the current stadium where Mantle and Marris played?
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>No, not really. The stadium was "remodeled" between 1973 and 75. This
>involved destroying 90% of the original stadium and defacto building a
>new one on fhe same site. The stadium of today is nothing like the
>original at all.
that is not true at all, yes a remodeling took place but many features
of the original field remain, for example the fence from left center
to almost the entire right field is still in place, while you might
need your imagination you can still see the original dimensions of the
field.
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>> Any opinion on the stadium tour?
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>The Yankees have one. Remember that Yankee Stadium is in a crime
>ridden zone. The cops create as safe "bubble" around the stadium
>during games, but if you go there during the rest of the year, you are
>on your own.
true, but if run real fast the druggies can't catch you |
