Diamonds For Women

[dodgerblue6]

What a memorable centennial celebration for the original "House that Ruth Built", which opened on April 18, 1923. Here's some background on the classic yard.

Eerily, Shoh-time channeled Ruth by homering in the anniversary game, as the Yanks hosted the Angels on Tuesday.
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"The Dodgers have always occupied an enormous place in the history of the game. If the Yankees are the most successful team in baseball history, the Dodgers are the most essential. Their legacy is unique."

-Baseball Hall of Fame

[forloveofthegame]

I read a blog taking the Yankees to task for this since the stadium is not the same one as the old one. I did not think it was that big a deal, though. Anyone have any thoughts? Article linked here
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"Baseball is an allegorical play about America, a poetic, complex, and subtle play of courage, fear, good luck, mistakes, patience about fate, and sober self-esteem." - Saul Steinberg

[sunnyblue]

I think it's appropriate.