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Baseball Opening Day In NY
Filename: 990_16_3-Sport-BaseB-Game_9HR.jpg
Size: 3906 x 4800 (9.6MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: New York
County: New York
Country: United States
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Baseball Opening Day In NY
New York, New York: 1929. Mayor Jimmy Walker hoists the Worlds Baseball Championship flag for the first home game of the season at Yankee Stadium in New York. Note the baseballl bat atop the flag pole as a weathervane
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1920s 1929 1930s B And W Baseball Baseball Fans Baseball Field Baseball Fields Bronx Ceremonies Ceremony Champions Daytime Games Monochromatic Monochrome New York New York City New York Yankees Ny Yankees People In The Background Playing Field Professional Baseball Professional Sports Sports Sports Fans Team Sports Yankee Stadium Yankees Opening Day
Mayor Jimmy Walker Raises the Flag - A Historic Moment at Yankee Stadium
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, taken in 1929, we are transported back to a momentous day in New York City's sporting history. Mayor Jimmy Walker proudly hoists the World Baseball Championship flag high above Yankee Stadium, marking the eagerly anticipated opening day of the baseball season. The image captures not only a significant event but also showcases the spirit and passion that surrounded America's favorite pastime. As our gaze shifts towards the top of the flagpole, we notice an intriguing detail - a baseball bat serving as a unique weathervane. This subtle touch adds an element of charm and character to an already iconic scene. The bustling crowd in the background reveals just how much this sport meant to people during that era. Excited fans fill every seat, eagerly awaiting their beloved New York Yankees' first home game of the season. Their presence is a testament to both their dedication and admiration for professional sports. This vintage photograph from Underwood Archives perfectly encapsulates not only a specific moment in time but also highlights how deeply ingrained baseball was within American culture during this period. It serves as a visual reminder of why this sport has remained such an integral part of our nation's identity throughout history. With its monochromatic aesthetic and timeless appeal, this image transports us back to an era when baseball reigned supreme and moments like these were etched into collective memory forever.
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