History:
A year after the Yankees purchased
Babe Ruth from the Boston
Red Sox, the Yankees issued
a press release to announce
the purchase of 10 acres of
property in the west Bronx
and their intentions on building
a new stadium. In only 284
working days, Yankee Stadium
was ready for its first game
on April 18, 1923 against
the Red Sox. The stadium would
be known as "The House That
Ruth Built" because it was
recognized that Ruth's drawing
power made the new stadium
possible. Over 74,000 fans
packed Yankee Stadium for
their first look at the new
facility. This historic stadium
has been the home of other
sports, entertainment, and
cultural events. The stadium
opened its gates to college
and professional football,
religious events, soccer,
political assemblies, and
professional boxing. Thirty
championship fights were fought
at The Stadium.
2001
Attendance:
Home Games: 80
Total Attendance: 3,264,907
Percent Capacity: 74.1%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 13th
Per-Game Average: 40,811
Rank (by Average): 3rd
2002
Attendance:
Home Games: 80
Total Attendance: 3,465,807
Percent Capacity: 78.7%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 6th
Per-Game Average: 43,322
Rank (by Average): 2nd
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