Sport Stadium Replica/New York Yankee Stadium/1928-2008 Start Price USD 30.00 Current Price USD 30.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 End Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 Location Alpharetta, Georgia See more about 'Sport Stadium Replica/New York Yankee Stadium/1928-2008' Description IMGR8180 Store Sport Stadium Replica/New York Yankee Stadium/1928-2008                  NEW YORK /YANKEE STADIUM 1928-2008FOR THE SPORT ENTHUSISTThis would make a great gift and is perfect for the home or office.These quality crafted, high detail stadium replicas and arenas are miniature versions of your favorite team's home venue.High quality 3-d replica football, baseball and racing stadiums. Each stadium is made from three or more layers of MDF (medium density fiberboard) each varying in density from .25 to .50 inches. these layers produce a stunning three- dimensional effect from a short distance. Stadiums "come alive" on a shelf or bookcase. Stadiums measure 9"x4"x11/8". The flat back allows for colorful history and game-by-game results from a memorable season.Each replica is hand painted for a truly unique piece each and everytime. The billboards and signs in each stadium are recreated in minute detail on every replica. A time consuming, individualized process is employed to achieve the delicate detail that characterizes each piece. The reward is an enchanting visual delight.  As a final touch, each stadium features a brass nameplate with the arena name and team affiliation stamped on it.Display cases are available to enrich the look of your favorite stadium. please contact us for pricing.WE HAVE MANY OTHER 3-D STADIUMS IN STOCK INCLUDING MLB, NFL, NCAA FOOTBALL, AND SPEEDWAYS. CONTACT US WITH SPECIFIC REQUESTS.HISTORY: On February 6, 1921, the Yankees announced the purchase of 10 acres of property in the west Bronx. The land, purchased from the estate of William Waldorf Astor for $675,000, sat directly across the Harlem River from the Polo Grounds, where the Yankees' had played since 1913. On their newly acquired property, the Yankees would build the most famous ballpark in history.As originally designed, Yankee Stadium was to feature three decks and a roof which completely encircled the playing field. However, ownership scaled back the plan such that the grandstand didn't quite extend to the foul poles. The left field grandstand was extended in 1928. In 1937, the right field grandstand was extended and concrete bleachers replaced the original wooden ones, bringing the stadium to its current configuration.For forty years, Yankee Stadium was home to a steady stream of championship teams. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig passed on their legacy to Joe DiMaggio and Phil Rizzuto, who then passed it on to Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. So mighty were the Yankees, and such a draw was the team and its stadium, that by 1958 the the Giants and Dodgers, New York's other Major League Baseball teams, had moved to California. For four years, from 1958 through 1961, there was only one place to go to watch Major League Baseball in New York City.However, in the late sixties, an uncharacteristic drought of Yankee championships befell the team. Meanwhile, the expansion Mets where playing and winning championships in the new Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadow. By the early seventies, Yankee Stadium had become an old and obsolete stadium in a decaying neighborhood hosting a mediocre team.Renovations were made in 1966 and 1967, but more than that was needed. In 1972, the team sold their stadium to the city and signed a thirty year lease. During the 1974 and 1975 seasons, the Yankees played at Shea Stadium while the city made major renovations to Yankee Stadium. The many steel columns which supported the roof and upper decks were removed, and the upper decks were cantilevered over the lower deck. The original roof and its famous copper facade were removed and replaced with a smaller, more modern roof. The facade was replicated above the new scoreboard which ran the entire length of the bleachers.The renovated Yankee Stadium opened with much fanfare in 1976, and the Yankees wasted no time living up to their "new" stadium. The team appeared in the World Series in each of the next three years, winning the fall classic twice. Players like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Ron Guidry picked up where Mantle and Berra left off a decade earlier. Except for brief period in the early 1990s, the Yankees have always fielded winning teams since their ballpark was renovated. In the late 1990s and 2000s, the Yankees have been the team to beat, appearing in six World Series while winning four of them. A cavalcade of stars, including Derek Jeter and Roger Clemens, have graced Yankee Stadium during these years.On Sunday, September 21, 2008, Yankee Stadium closed its gates for good. Before the game, fans were allowed to walk on the field, and several former Yankees stars attended a formal ceremony. After a rain delay, the Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-3. The following season, the team began playing at the new Yankee Stadium, built across the street. WINNING BIDDER MUST PAY FOR ITEM WITHIN 3 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION.UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FROM WINNING BIDDER, ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY.RETURNS: ALL ITEMS ARE NEW WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ITEM UPON RECEIPT, THE BUYER MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RECEIVING THE ITEM. ONLY AUTHORIZED RETURNS WILL BE ACCEPTED.NOTE: THIS ITEM IS SOLD IN OTHER LOCATIONS SO STOCK IS SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURE'S AVAILABLITY AND PRE-SALE. 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