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Yankee Stadium's Bleacher Creatures bring passion, chaos to Section 203
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As a new Yankee Stadium rises, will the spirit live on?
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George Steinbrenner: George Steinbrenner dies at 80; owner of New York Yankees - Los Angeles Times
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September 21, 2008: The final game at Yankee Stadium – Society for American Baseball Research
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Some called it an eyesore, but I always thought it was gorgeous, and some of the happiest memories of my life were spent here. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you: Shea Stadium
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Beloved Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky dies at 92
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Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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The Last Game at Yankee Stadium, September 21, 2008
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The Yankees closed old Yankee Stadium on this day in 2008 - Pinstripe Alley
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Pesky, Mr. Red Sox, was loved by all