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A Day at Shea: History of Shea Stadium

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When Shea Stadium opened in April 1964, fans were full of hope: hope that a permanent home would give the “lovable losers” a spark, hope that parking jams were a thing of the past and hope that someone other than the Yankees might bring some glory to New York City. For 45 seasons, the Mets played on Shea’s field while countless fans forged memories in the stands. The stadium was demolished in 2009, but it’ll live forever in the hearts and minds of the Mets faithful.

Ron Darling throws a pitch from the mound at Shea Stadium.
Ron Darling Pitches in 1986 World Series
1988 Mets Lords of the Rings Banner
Stengel Autographed Ball from First Shea Game
Baseball From Shea Stadium’s Inaugural Game
Vintage Mets Ticket Gift Certificate Order Form
Vintage Mets Ticket Order Form
1969 New York Mets Yearbook: Seating Plan
Find Your Seat at Shea: 1969 Seating Plan
Aerial View of Shea Stadium on Gameday
Bird’s-Eye View of Gameday at Shea
Mets Magazine: Final Week at Shea Stadium
Mets Magazine Says Goodbye to Shea
Autographed Baseball from Shea Stadium Dedication
Baseball From Shea Stadium Dedication
Nathan's Hot Dog Carrier from Shea Stadium
Nathan’s Hot Dog Carrier From Shea Stadium
1969 Mets Yearbook Page of Action at Shea
1969 Mets Yearbook: Action at Shea
1969 Mets Yearbook: Events at Shea
1969 Mets Yearbook: Event-Ful Days at Shea
Encased Souvenir Ticket to Inaugural Rockies vs. Mets Game
A View of the Rockies: Game Ticket
Blue Shea Stadium Seats
Seats No. 13 and 14 From Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium Usher Jacket
Shea Stadium Usher Jacket
Batting Helmet Featuring Mr. Met
Batting With Mr. Met: Mr. Met Helmet
Original Shea Stadium Home Run Apple
Original Shea Stadium Home Run Apple
Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday Jr. at Shea Stadium
Fred Wilpon & Nelson Doubleday Jr. at Shea
Mookie Wilson Chatting with Unknown Person at Shea Stadium
A Chat With Mookie Wilson At Shea
Orange Seats from Shea Stadium
Orange Seats From Shea Stadium
Mets Bats and Helmet in Dugout
Gear in the Mets Dugout: Bats and Helmet
Site of Shea Stadium Pitcher's Plate
Site of Shea Stadium Pitcher’s Mound
Site of Shea Stadium First Base
Site of Shea Stadium First Base
Site of Shea Stadium Second Base
Site of Shea Stadium Second Base
Site of Shea Stadium Third Base
Site of Shea Stadium Third Base
Shea Stadium Welcomes Mets Fans in 1997
Shea Stadium Welcomes Mets Fans in 1997
Mets Staff Hold Signs Saying
Mets Staff Praises Fans at Shea Stadium
Shea Stadium Seatback no. 15
Shea Stadium Seatback No. 15
Mr. Met
Mr. Met Prepares for Takeoff on Staff Sign
Aerial Photo of Shea Stadium
Aerial Photo of a Fan-Filled Shea Stadium
View from Shea Stadium Upper Deck
View From Shea Stadium’s Upper Deck
Shea Goodbye Poster Signed by Mets Greats
Game-Used Ball from Final Game at Shea Stadium
Final Game at Shea: Game-Used Ball
Shea Stadium Concessions Sign
Shea Stadium Concessions Sign
Mookie Wilson Receives Award at Shea Stadium
Mookie Wilson Awarded at Shea Stadium
1989 New York Mets Tote Bag
1989 New York Mets Tote Bag
Shea Stadium Ashtray from Dedication
Shea Stadium Dedication Ashtray
Jimmy Plummer Business Card Holder
Jimmy Plummer Business Card Holder
Mookie Wilson Throws Ceremonial First Pitch
Mookie Wilson Throws First Pitch
Shea Stadium from the Parking Lot
Shot of Shea Stadium From the Parking Lot
Shea Stadium Clubhouse Luggage Rack
Shea Stadium Clubhouse Luggage Rack
Shea Stadium Replica
Replica Shea Stadium
Ralph Kiner Night Mic Cubes
Mic Cube From Mets Celebratory Kiner Night