It was demolished in 2009 following the opening of the adjacent Citi Field, the ballpark built to replace it and the current home of the Mets. The former footprint of Shea Stadium is part of Citi Field's parking …

Dec 2, 2025 · Shea Stadium, former multipurpose stadium, located in Queens, New York, that was the home of the professional sports teams the New York Mets of Major League Baseball and the New …

Because Shea Stadium was built as a multi-purpose venue, it hosted Showdown at Shea on three separate occasions between 1972 and 1980. These professional wrestling events were hosted by …

It was an August night in 2006, and an aging Shea Stadium was packed. Standing behind a podium near second base, Mets radio voice Howie Rose looked back at the crowd, the more than 57,000 …

Nov 14, 2016 · Shea Stadium was the home of many famous events. It was opened in 1964 and served as the home of the New York Mets of the National League from 1964-2008. The stadium in Queens, …

Jun 4, 2025 · William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, better known as Shea Stadium, opened its doors in New York City in 1964. It quickly became the beloved home of the New York Mets of Major League …

Sep 17, 2024 · Explore the rich history and legacy of Shea Stadium, the beloved home of the New York Mets, and its impact on baseball and the Queens community.

William A. Shea Municipal Stadium (/ ʃeɪ / SHAY), typically shortened to Shea Stadium, was a multi-purpose stadium in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City. [7]

It was also the first stadium capable of being converted from baseball to football and back using two motor-operated stands that moved on underground tracks. Shea Stadium is the noisiest outdoor …

It was the first stadium of its size to have an extensive escalator system, being able to convert from a football gridiron to a baseball diamond by two motor operated stands and in which every seat was …