Farewell to Yankee Stadium
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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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