WELCOME TO A NEW SEASON!
"The New York Yankees have opened their defense of the World Championship with a club strengthened by winter trading, plus the development of Tom Tresh as a standout left fielder, the availability of Tony Kubek at shortstop all season and the anticipated arrival of Joe Pepitone as the new first baseman. Manager Ralph Houk expects the 1963 American League race to be a tough one, with far stronger clubs throughout the league and top competition from three of four vastly improved rivals.
And so, with an exciting season in prospect, the Yankees welcome you to famed Yankee Stadium, the Home of Champions ... and the most renowned sports stadium in America, and the home of a record 20 Yankee World Championship ball clubs.
This is the 40th anniversary of Yankee Stadium and the Yankees' 60th in the American League. Since the Stadium opened on April 18, 1923 with Babe Ruth hitting the first home run to help beat the Red Sox, more than 51,435,000 fans have paid their way in for league games, plus millions more for World Series, football games and other attractions."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
NINE YANKEES CONTINUE COLLEGE EDUCATIONS
"More and more major league ball players are college men. There were nine Yankees still attending college in the off-season, according to a club survey in spring training.
The Yankee list is headed by 1962 Rookie of the Year Tom Tresh, the Yanks' regular left fielder, who attends Central Michigan University in the winter semester; other Yanks and future Bombers still attending school include pitchers Rollie Sheldon (University of Connecticut), Al Downing (Muhlenberg College), Jim Bouton (Western Michigan University), Howard Kitt (Hofstra College) and Bob Meyer (University of Toledo); first baseman Mike Hegan (John Carroll University); outfielder Ron Solomini (Long Island University) and catcher Curt Blefary (Wagner College, Staten Island)."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
YANKEE YOUTH
"This is another youthful Yankee club. The average age of the present roster is just over 28."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
FATHER OF SIX
"Veteran relief specialist Luis Arroyo is the undisputed champion father on the Yankees. His sixth child was born this spring."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
1963 YANKEE STADIUM LADIES' DAYS
Saturday, June 15 (Detroit)
Saturday, June 29 (Boston)
Saturday, July 20 (Cleveland)
Saturday, August 3 (Baltimore)
Saturday, August 24 (Chicago)
Saturday, September 21 (Kansas City)
Saturday, September 28 (Minnesota)
OLD TIMERS' DAY
"Put this date on your sports calendar: Saturday afternoon, July 27. That's the annual Old Timers' Day ... and this year the contending Minnesota Twins will be Stadium visitors. A tremendous program is planned."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
NEW TICKET SERVICE FOR NEW YORK FANS
"For the first time this year, fans planning to attend Yankee home games may buy their box and reserved seat reservations in advance at any of the conveniently located Schrafft's Restaurants in Greater New York, Newark and Westchester. Tickets at Schrafft's are priced the same as all other Yankee seats. There is no increase in price for this special service. Stop in at any of Schrafft's Restaurants for tickets to the games of your choice."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
YANKEE STADIUM PROFILE
"Yankee Stadium was made possible by the booming bat of Babe Ruth, the brewery money of Jake Ruppert and the jealousy of the New York Giants. In 1923 the Yankees set up shop on the Bronx side of the river, in the architectural wonder of its day and the baseball wonder of all the years since. It has been host to more Series games than any other field; it has produced more champions than all others. It is a park for the lefty hitter, one which made Ruth and Lou Gehrig the most feared swingers in civilization. But it also gave birth to Joe DiMaggio, who covered the greatest expanse of outfield in the majors. Power has been the hallmark of all Yankee teams, yet neither Yankee nor foe has hit a home run out of the Stadium's rangy confines. The real estate in the outfield is so expansive that the straightaway slugger is at a disadvantage. Truly the House that Ruth Built, it was also a memorial for the greatest Yankee of them all. Upon his death in 1948 he lay in state for thousands of his fans - in the very house that he had built."
-Don Schiffer, 1963 Major League Baseball Handbook
YANKEE STADIUM PARKING FACILITIES
"The listings on the next page indicate the availability of Yankee owned and/or operated parking lots as well as other garages and parking areas in the vicinity of Yankee Stadium. Parking facilities are continually being improved and increased for the convenience of Yankee fans.
Yankee parking lots are operated for the club by the Kinney System, Inc. and provide wide aisles between rows, easy access to and from the parking lots at all times, and courteous treatment by the parking attendants.
All Yankee and Yankee-operated parking lots in operation this year provide excellent, convenient parking at a uniform price of $1.00, both at the Stadium and north and south of the Stadium. The lot at 164th Street and River Avenue is especially convenient for fans driving through the North Bronx, and the lot at 151st Street and River Avenue (opposite the Bronx County Jail) is particularly convenient for fans driving from Long Island, Manhattan and the South Bronx.
As an added convenience for fans driving to Yankee Stadium, the Polo Grounds parking lots will be open every day this season from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and until after the close of any night event at Yankee Stadium. Likewise, when the Mets are playing at home and the Yankees are away, the Yankee parking lots will remain open on a similar schedule, as long as the Mets continue playing at the Polo Grounds."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
Yankee Parking Lots:
-South side of 157th St., Ruppert Place to Cromwell Ave.
-North side of 153 St., River Ave. to Cromwell Ave.
-162nd St. to 164th St., between River and Gerard Avenues
-151st St. and River Ave., opposite Bronx County Jail
-South side of 153rd St., River Ave. to Cromwell Ave.
Independently Operated Lots:
-West side of River Ave. and 157th St.
-East side of River Ave., North of 153rd St.
-Macombs Dam Park, Ruppert Place and 157th St.
-East side of River Ave., North of 151st St.
-East side of River Ave., 164thSt. to 165th St.
-Macombs Dam Park, 161st St. and Jerome Ave.
Garages:
-Cromwell Ave. and 157th St.
-East side of River Ave., North side of 157th St.
-East side of River Ave., South side of 157th St.
-North Side of 158th St., between River and Gerard Avenues
-East Side or River Ave., corner of 168th St.
YANKEE STADIUM REGULATIONS
1. Gambling or wagering of any sort at Yankee Stadium is strictly prohibited.
2. Any spectator who goes on to the playing field during a ball game is violating an American League rule and will be ejected from the Stadium.
3. The management requests that spectators refrain from throwing missiles on the field.
4. Patrons in the lower grandstand front row boxes are asked not to drape clothing over the box railing.
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
YANKEE STADIUM GROUND RULES
-Foul poles are outside the playing field.
-A thrown or fairly batted ball that goes behind or under the canvas and remains: Two Bases
-A ball rebounding onto the playing field: In Play
-A ball sticking in or going through the wire screen in front of the bleachers: Two Bases
-Bat racks are on the players' bench.
-Scoreboards in right and left field are on the playing field.
-A ball striking the scoreboards and rebounding on to the playing field: In Play
-A ball striking the scoreboards and bounding into the bleachers, bullpens or stands: Two Bases
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
Cal Hubbard - Supervisor of Umpires
1 Paparella
2 McKinley
3 Hurley
4 Stevens
5 Honochick
6 Soar
7 Napp
8 Flaherty
9 Chylak
10 Runge
11 Umont
12 Rice
13 Stewart
14 Smith
15 Kinnamon
16 Salerno
17 Haller
18 DiMuro
19 Valentine
21 Carrigan
WCBS
"WCBS, the pilot station of the Columbia Broadcasting System and the basic station of the Yankees' Home of Champions radio network, again will bring fans news of game activities in 1963. When in doubt about the game being on, just tune WCBS (880 on the AM dial) or WCBS-FM at 101.1 on the FM dial. The station will keep you informed with up-to-date news on game prospects. Bulletins will be broadcast on the 12-noon news show and on the 6:15 P.M. sports show daily and at frequent other intervals."
-1963 New York Yankees Official Program and Scorecard
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