I'm a lifelong baseball fan of over 60 years I enjoy watching these old films no matter who's playing and looking at the old ballparks thank you for this video
Here's an interesting anecdote about Ruth attending this game: Ruth had hoped to be an honored guest at the Yankees' home opener in 1936. When he inquired about being on hand for his old team's the home opener, he was told told send a check for tickets. Ruth felt snubbed and chose to attend the Giants' home opener instead.
I saw the Dodgers once at Ebbets Field, but didn't see the Polo Grounds until the Mets played there. The fences were so short down the lines that a St. Louis pitcher hit a grand slam HR over the roof down the left field line one game, probably traveled only 320 ft. in all.
Considering the country wa- s in the midst of the Depres- sion & families were struggli ng to make ends meet in or- der to provide for their famili es & keep a.roof over their h eads, how were they able to afford going to a ballgame? I realize things were cheape r then, but jobs were scarce; people had to scrimp & save any way they could, so it blo ws mind that people were a ble to afford the cost of seei ng a baseball game.
NYC had upwards of 7 million people, not counting surrounding areas. Polo Grounds held 55000. Even in the depression, you could still find 55000 people out of perhaps 20 million, who could afford a ballgame.
George Earnshaw... I believe was one of main starters for 29 A s that Won World Series VS Cubs
I'm a lifelong baseball fan of over 60 years I enjoy watching these old films no matter who's playing and looking at the old ballparks thank you for this video
My 1st game was st Yankee Stadium in 1959. Ford pitched that game. There were quite a few future Hall Of Famers on the field playing that day.
Here's an interesting anecdote about Ruth attending this game: Ruth had hoped to be an honored guest at the Yankees' home opener in 1936. When he inquired about being on hand for his old team's the home opener, he was told told send a check for tickets. Ruth felt snubbed and chose to attend the Giants' home opener instead.
Man why did Yanks snub Ruth like that..?
If Ruth had played all of 20 s in Polo Grounds... U can add another 60-70Hrs to 714
Great to see the Polo Grounds come to life.
I saw the Dodgers once at Ebbets Field, but didn't see the Polo Grounds until the Mets played there. The fences were so short down the lines that a St. Louis pitcher hit a grand slam HR over the roof down the left field line one game, probably traveled only 320 ft. in all.
Brooklyn Dodgers + New York (Baseball) Giants = New York Mets!
Babe Ruth should have gotten a lifetime pass to any ballpark anywhere. Bastards.
I watched this game.
I was there.
Good times!
This is how baseball should be played with integrity and respect for the game.
When New York was the Capital of Baseball.
Ny still is capital of Baseball
@@jayclarke9611 not like it used to be
Well not like it was in 30 s 40 s and 50 s
But NY is a huge Baseball town only
St Louis more pro baseball
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Give it up, chief.
NYC still draws more revenue from Baseball than any other US city
Sorry
Considering the country wa- s in the midst of the Depres- sion & families were struggli ng to make ends meet in or- der to provide for their famili es & keep a.roof over their h eads, how were they able to afford going to a ballgame? I realize things were cheape r then, but jobs were scarce; people had to scrimp & save any way they could, so it blo ws mind that people were a ble to afford the cost of seei ng a baseball game.
NYC had upwards of 7 million people, not counting surrounding areas. Polo Grounds held 55000. Even in the depression, you could still find 55000 people out of perhaps 20 million, who could afford a ballgame.
0.50 for 2.bleacher tix @YS w 0.10 for a hotdog...?
Dad find a way to take his boy to a game or.two0