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Lot 630
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Lot Number: 630
Description: April 18, 1923 Yankee Stadium Opening Day program. Desirable original program issued for the first game played at Yankee Stadium between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Despite wear at edges inclusive of chipping, small tears/creases, and tape reinforced bound edge (which has several small holes punched through), the program retains fine display qualities with intact and well colored graphics. Back cover has similar types of wear/condition flaws which are a bit more severe. Interior is scored neatly in pencil with pages having been more well preserved than covers. Original programs from this historic game have become exceedingly rare and desirable. When Yankee Stadium first opened on April 18, 1923, more than 25,000 fans had to be turned away at the gates, though most, sensing the historical significance of the occasion, lingered outside in the cold just to hear the sounds of music and the roar of the crowd. Before the game Babe Ruth famously said, "I'd give a year of my life if I can hit a home run in the first game in this new park". His wish, and that of the tens of thousands in attendance, came true. In the third inning, the Sultan of Swat christened "The House That Ruth Built" by hammering the first home run in Yankee Stadium history. Technical GD: Offers GD-VG Display qualities with note to described conditionEstimated Price Range: ($3,000-$5,000)
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