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Here we are at Monument Park just behind the outfield at Yankee Stadium. Tony Morante runs the guided tours here and knows it all when it comes to the NY Yankees celebrated history.

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After Babe Ruth started bringing in the crowds, owner Jacob Ruppert built the first Yankee Stadium. Thus it became "The House That Ruth Built." 45K audio_s.gif (132 bytes)

Yankee Stadium was the first ballpark large enough to be called a stadium.

Let's hear Tony tell us more about the Stadium's construction and the special 75th Anniversary.
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It's an amazing feeling standing in this sprawling outfield graced by the presence of baseball's legends.

But the old outfield was set up a bit differently in the old days, in favor of some famous lefties.
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upperdecks.jpg (6668 bytes) Box seats aren't always easy to get. The "bleachers" (seats in the outfield) offer pretty good views and where you'll find the most ardent fans.

What's the history of the bleachers?
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Let's go up to the Press Box, see and hear about
Monument Park and find out how YOU can take Tony's tour!
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