Description
This vintage sports wall panel shows a great centerfield view of the Polo Grounds in New York. This photo is most likely from the 1940's or 1950's. This is definitely a unique & distinctive image of this former iconic ballpark. American sports history that would make a nice addition to many different rooms in your home or office either displayed by itself or grouped with other sports pictures. Vintage sports wall hangings are also great to give as a gift! Details About This Item: This item is available in 3 different sizes The image is printed on Epson Ultra Premium Luster Photo Paper The wood panel is 7/8" thick with edges done in black It is lightweight & hangs flush to the wall using just 1 or 2 nails. All products by Classic Sports Pictures are individually hand-crafted & are backed with a 100% Money Back Customer Satisfaction guarantee. About the Polo Grounds The Polo Grounds was located in Coogan's Hollow & was noted for its distinctive bathtub shape, very short distances to the left & right field walls, & an unusually deep center field. in baseball, the original Polo Grounds was home to the New York Metropolitans & the New York Giants until 1957. It also was the home field of the New York Yankees from 1913 through 1922 & the New York Mets in their first two seasons in 1962 & 1963. The ballpark hosted the 1954 World Series as well as the 1934 & 1942 Major League Baseball All-Star Games. in American football, the Polo Grounds was home to the New York Jets of the American Football League played at the stadium from the league's inaugural season of 1960 through 1963. Other sporting events held at the Polo Grounds included soccer, boxing, & Gaelic football. The last sporting event at the Polo Grounds was a football game between the New York Jets & the Buffalo Bills on December 14, 1963. Shea Stadium opened in 1964 & replaced the Polo Grounds as the home of the Mets & Jets. Polo Grounds New York - Center Field View Iconic Former Home Ballpark Of Giants & Mets Sports Wood Wall Panel
