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      The New York Yankees are known worldwide; Yankee Stadium, located in the Bronx, is known nationwide. Yankee Stadium was built in 1923 and has been the home for multiple legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Yogi Berra, and Mickey Mantle. Having guys like this play at the stadium is why it has stood for as long as it has; however, on April 16, 2009, the current Yankee stars will call a new stadium home. Although it may be nice, new, and unfamiliar territory, one thing remains the same -- the name. Yankee Stadium will continue to be the stadium of the New York Yankees.
      The new stadium is located across the street from the old stadium and will include many similarities from Yankee Stadium. From having the fields’ exact dimensions to the exterior looks of the stadium before it was renovated in the 1970’s, the hope is to have that “Yankee Stadium” feel, still there. On August 16, 2006, construction started on the estimated $1.3 billion dollar project, under the architectural design of HOK Sport. The stadium will hold a couple thousand less than the old one, but will still manage to seat or stand over 52,000 fans. These fans will be accommodated with more amenities than before with more box seats, restrooms, elevators, and space.
      Although Yankee Stadium has been a home for many past and present starts, fan favorites, like Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, will now be making their mark on the new stadium. No matter where the Yankees play, their legacy will always continue.

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