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patphil

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3. I saw the Mets play there once.

Reply to LessAspin (Original post)

Mon Jul 25, 2022, 05:54 PM

Jul 2022

It was in 1962, before Shea Stadium was built.
They played the Los Angeles Dodgers; Sandy Koufax was on the mound for the Dodgers.
Dodgers won, but former Dodger Gil Hodges hit a homer for the Mets.

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The Polo Grounds [View all] LessAspin Jul 2022 OP

Interesting. are those trains?? dameatball Jul 2022 #1

Just across the river from the old Yankee Stadium. rsdsharp Jul 2022 #2

I saw the Mets play there once. patphil Jul 2022 #3

I remember seeing the Giants' Polo Grounds on tv. 480 ft to centerfield. empedocles Jul 2022 #4

If you make a study of the Polo Grounds' outrageous outfield dimensions Brother Buzz Jul 2022 #5