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Re: 50 years ago today: September 29, 1973 |
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Posted by mcorivervsaf on Fri Sep 29 15:44:39 2023, in response to 50 years ago today: September 29, 1973, posted by Jeff Rosen on Fri Sep 29 10:34:39 2023. You know, you really should be grateful that the original Yankee Stadium stood for as long as it did. Here’s a reality check for you: The original Yankee Stadium would not have survived in any form, if not for those 1974-75 renovations. Long story short, the stadium was falling apart, and it needed to be addressed. No way around it. When you get a safety inspection report, telling you that your stadium has structural integrity issues, like what CBS Prez Michael Burke received in 1970, you had better damn well take it seriously. Granted, they had to play at Shea Stadium for two seasons, but it was necessary. Meanwhile, the renovated Yankee Stadium, despite losing some of its original charm and character from the old one, was a key factor in the Yankees leading MLB in payroll, while drawing over 4 million fans a season in attendance. Did you honestly think that the Stadium would still be around today, in its original configuration?Sometimes, you have to look past the nostalgia aspects, and look at the big picture. Nothing lasts forever. |
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