WELCOME
"The New York Yankees take great pride in welcoming you to the 'new' Yankee Stadium. This magnificent park, reconstructed between October 1973 and April 1976, can now boast of the greatest features in comfort and enjoyment for fans, while still retaining the historic character which makes it the most famous sports arena in America.
Yankee Stadium first opened in 1923, and the Yankees went on to win their first of 22 World Championships that year. Scores of great ballplayers have worn the Yankee uniform over the years, with the legendary Babe Ruth-Lou Gehrig-Joe DiMaggio-Mickey Mantle link forming a tradition of greatness.
Today's Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms and are now back in the same ballpark- with the added benefit of playing in a park built for the fans' comfort.
We welcome you today to the 77th season of Yankee baseball ... there is none better."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
GAME WINNING RBIS
"Game winning RBIs become an official statistic this year. Credit a game winning RBI to the player who drives in the run that gives his team a lead that it never relinquishes."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
DID YOU KNOW?
"The Yankees have won six out of a possible twelve minor league championships over the last three years."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
SENIOR CITIZENS DAYS
"The Yankees once again have scheduled their popular Senior Day program. This year, the Yanks have set aside six dates for the program. On these days, all fans who have passed their 60th birthday will be admitted to outfield box seats on the loge or main level reserved seats for a 50 cent service charge."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
MASS TRANSIT INFORMATION
"From New Jersey: Independent bus companies provide daily scheduled service from New Jersey to the George Washington Bridge Station and New York Port Authority Terminal. Subway connections to the Stadium are available from both locations.
From Connecticut: Rail service between New Haven and Manhattan with intermediate stops is provided by Conrail and Amtrak. Subway connections to the Stadium can be made from these lines. Trailways Bus Company provides daily scheduled bus service between New Haven and Manhattan, again to convenient subway connections.
From Long Island: Long Island Railroad services all of Long Island, with final stops at Penn Station and Flatbush Avenue. Subway connections to the Stadium are available at both stops. Bus service is also available, with convenient connections to the subway."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
ALTERNATE ROUTES TO YANKEE STADIUM
From New Jersey:
-George Washington Bridge exit, Harlem River Drive to 155th St. exit, Macombs Dam Bridge to Stadium.
-George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) to Jerome Ave., south to Stadium.
From the East:
-I-95 westbound to Jerome Ave., south to Stadium.
From Long Island and Connecticut:
-I-95 westbound to Bruckner Expressway (I-278), southbound to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th St. or 149th St. exits.
From the Triborough Bridge:
-Major Deegan (I-87) northbound to 138th or 149th exits.
From Manhattan:
-FDR Drive, Willis Ave. Bridge to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th or 149th exits.
-Madison Ave. northbound to 149th St. Bridge.
-FDR Drive to Harlem River Drive to 155th St. exit, Macombs Dam Bridge to Stadium.
From Western Westchester:
-New York State Thruway (I-87) south to 233rd St. exit, follow Jerome Ave. to Grand Concourse, southbound to Stadium.
From Westchester:
-Bronx River Parkway or Hutchinson River Parkway southbound to Bruckner Expressway (I-278), southbound to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th St. or 149th St. exits.
-Bronx River or Hutchinson River Parkways southbound to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95), westbound to Jerome Ave. to Stadium.
Important: Please follow the directions of the Traffic Policemen as their communications system allows them to direct you to and from the closest available parking lots by the quickest routes in the Yankee Stadium environs."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
BUCKY AND EASTER SEALS
"Bucky Dent took time out from his busy off-season schedule to become a member of the 1979 Easter Seal Sports Council. Bucky is part of a group of prominent athletes who volunteer their time and talent to support Easter Seals in their work with handicapped children and adults throughout the country."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
RECORD GLOVEWORK BY CHAMBLISS AND NETTLES
"Both Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles set Yankee fielding records at their positions last year. Graig's .975 fielding percentage was the highest ever by a Yankee third baseman, and Chambliss' .997 mark at first tied him with Joe Pepitone (1965) for the highest mark at first base."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
BROWN HONORED FOR JUNE
"Bobby Brown was voted the Topps International Player of the Month for June. The switch-hitting outfielder batted .364 for the month with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBIs. He also scored 18 runs and stole 12 bases for Gene Michael's Columbus Clippers."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
REGGIE HONORED BY ALS FOUNDATION
"Reggie Jackson was presented a plaque by the National ALS Foundation in appreciation of his participation as the Honorary National Chairman.
The plaque was presented in ceremonies prior to the Yankees-Brewers game on Monday, July 3 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 3, 1939. Gehrig was stricken by the rare terminal disease, and the National ALS Foundation, with Reggie's help, is dedicated to finding the cause and cure of the disease."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
NEW YANKEE FANS
"There are two new Yankee fans cheering for their favorites. In the case of Evie Marie Sabini, born July 22, her favorite is proud grandfather Billy Martin. Evie Marie's parents are Andy and Kelly Martin Sabini.
Kristin Marie Doyle, born June 26, is the number one fan of her pop, Brian Doyle, and mom Connie."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
THE GREATEST FANS ANYWHERE
"The greatest fans anywhere set a four-game series American League attendance mark earlier this summer. The series with the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 29 and 30, July 1 and 2 drew 206,016. This is the first time ever that more than 200,000 fans have seen an American League series.
Thank you for your support."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
GROUND RULES
"Foul poles are outside the playing field.
Any batted ball hitting a foul pole above the fence line is a home run.
Bat racks are within the dugouts.
Any thrown ball hitting a railing or dugout foundation and rebounding on the field is in play.
A ball going into the dugout or hitting other parts of the dugout- out of play."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
1 Haller
2 DiMuro
3 Springstead
4 Neudecker
5 Goetz
6 Kunkel
7 Barnett
8 Denkinger
9 Luciano
10 Maloney
11 McCoy
12 Deegan
13 Phillips
14 Evans
15 Brinkman
16 Bremigan
17 McKean
18 Cooney
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Clark
22 Kosc
23 Kaiser
24 Merrill
25 Palermo
26 Voltaggio
27 Reilly
28 Hendry
29 Cousins
30 Parks
31 Shulock
32 Spenn
33 Morrison
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Cross Keys Inn
Boston- Sheraton Boston
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Hyatt House
Chicago- Continental Plaza
Cleveland- Stouffers on the Square
Detroit- Pontchartrain
Kansas City- Crown Center
Milwaukee- Pfister
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Leamington (Minneapolis)
Oakland- Edgewater Hyatt House
Seattle- Seattle Hilton
Texas (Arlington)- Inn of the Six Flags
Toronto- Westbury
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