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Lot 836
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Lot Number: 836
Description: April 18, 1923 Yankee Stadium Opening Day program. Scarce program issued for the first game played at Yankee Stadium between the Yankees and Red Sox. The interior is unscored and free of any writing. The cover and interior pages are quite clean; however, there is wear at the edges including a few small border tears to the cover and slight paper loss at the corners. The cover and interior pages have split at the spine but have being professionally reinforced. 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: GD-VG
Estimated Price: ($5,000.00-$7,500.00)
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