BRONX, N.Y. — From the Polo Grounds to the hallowed grounds of Yankee Stadium. On this date in 1923, the New York Yankees opened up their new digs at 161 Street and River Ave.
As John McGraw and the New York baseball Giants grew envious of the Yankees and their big drawing Bambino at the gate, the team needed a new address in the Bronx.
In 1923, “The House That Ruth Built,” opened up in style, in front of 74,000 strong.
Facing the rival Boston Red Sox, the Bronx Bombers bested the crimson hosers 4-1.
Babe Ruth made his old squad pay with a three-run bash in the bottom of the third off Howard Ehmke.
The Pinstripes would christen the new yard that year with a title and earn their gold pocket watches that season by disposing of the Giants in the Fall Classic.
