Shea Stadium

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William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, or more commonly Shea Stadium (often referred to in short as Shea), was a major league ballpark that was the home for the New York Mets 1964 to 2008 when the Mets left for their new home Citi Field. Shea was also the home of the New York Yankees while Yankee Stadium was being renovated for the 1974 and 1975 seasons. It was demolished between October 14, 2008 and February 18, 2009.

Shea Stadium Media

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  Diagram showing the dimensions of Shea Stadium Baseball Field. Derived from Historical Google aerial data (2004)

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  Shea during its inaugural 1964 season

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  Plaque commemorating the location of Shea Stadium's home plate, now in Citi Field's parking lot.

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  A Mets game in 1969

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  A panoramic view of Shea Stadium from the upper deck behind home plate before a baseball game in 2008. The construction of Citi Field is visible beyond the outfield wall.

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  Shea Stadium prior to the start of a New York Mets game in 2008. Shea had the best attendance in the National League that year, averaging over 51,000 fans per game.

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  A concept drawing of Shea Stadium in football configuration

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  O.J. Simpson pictured breaking the NFL's single-season rushing record at Shea Stadium.

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  Shea Stadium and vicinity, with the Manhattan skyline in the distance, 1981