Farewell to Yankee Stadium

The House That He Built
Legendary slugger Babe Ruth was the first batter to homer in the stadium and his exploits — along with the team's early success there — contributed to the hallowed aura that has surrounded the building ever since. In this photo, the Sultan of Swat tips his hat to a delirious crowd at a Silver Anniversary ceremony at the Stadium.

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