When did Shea Stadium open and what was the first game played there?
Shea Stadium opened on the 17th of April 1964. The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Mets 4-3 in front of a crowd of 50,312 in the first game played at the stadium.
Questions about Shea Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was Shea Stadium named after William Shea?
Shea Stadium was named in honor of William A. Shea, the New York lawyer who led the effort to bring National League baseball back to New York City after the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants relocated to California in 1957.
What was the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium in 1965?
On the 15th of August 1965, the Beatles opened their North American tour at Shea Stadium to a record audience of 55,600 fans. The crowd noise was so loud that the Beatles could not hear what they were playing. It was the first concert held at a major stadium and set records for attendance and revenue.
What were the 1969 Miracle Mets and what happened at Shea Stadium?
The 1969 Mets, known as the Miracle Mets, had finished last or next-to-last in seven straight seasons and were given 100-1 odds to win the championship. Led by Gil Hodges, they won the World Series in Game 5 at Shea Stadium, after which fans stormed the field in celebration.
What was the last event at Shea Stadium before it was demolished?
The last game at Shea was a 4-2 loss to the Florida Marlins on the 28th of September 2008, followed by a ceremony called Shea Goodbye. The last concert was a two-night stand by Billy Joel on July 16 and 18, 2008, which included a guest appearance by Paul McCartney.
How many teams played at Shea Stadium in 1975?
Four professional teams shared Shea Stadium in 1975: the New York Mets, New York Yankees, New York Jets, and New York Giants. It is the only time in professional sports history that two baseball teams and two football teams shared a single facility in the same year. Together they drew 3,738,546 fans.