Yankee Stadium, RIP (the concert is Nov 9th)

Old stadium, new stadium

The Yankees confirmed that Sunday’s game will not be the final event at Yankee Stadium. It was reported earlier this week that a Nov. 9 ceremony and concert will be held to celebrate the stadium, though the club has not confirmed that date or accompanying details. [MLB.com]

The NY Times has a related article written by Paul Simon.

There’s a rumor that the Yankees are/were trying to get Bruce Springsteen and/or Paul McCartney to play the final show.

VOA News says, “The stadium has also hosted three Popes – Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI – all said mass there. Former South African president Nelson Mandela led a rally there, and there have been numerous music concerts there including by U2, Billy Joel and Pink Floyd.”