Caption
Yankee Stadium, Legendary Field
Number
3513
Prompt
A tiny baseball player could be seen running the bases. The crowd in the stands could appear to cheer. Fireworks should go off from the rim at the top of the stands.
Body
Part of the "Legendary Playing Fields" series, this stamp features a classic image of the original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The stadium was built for the Yankees and their superstar slugger, Babe Ruth, and its grandeur and seating capacity were unprecedented for its time. Over the decades, it hosted a record number of World Series games and was the stage for legendary players from Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio to Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter. The stamp evokes the nostalgia and reverence that baseball fans have for this hallowed ground.