90 years ago, on April 18, 1923, the original Yankee Stadium opened in the Bronx. John Phillip Sousa's band played the National Anthem and the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1. Here are some of the most memorable sports moments to take place at the old Yankee Stadium. American flags atop Yankee Stadium in 1948 - poised at half staff in honor of Babe Ruth.
The Babe's 60 home runs in 1927.
Joe Louis knocks out Max Schmeling in 1938.
Lou Gehrig's luckiest-man speech in 1939.
Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941.
1949 pennant winners.
Dodgers Sandy Amoros' catch in 1955.
Jackie Robinson's steal of home in 1955.
Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956.
Alan Ameche's Greatest Game in 1958.
Chuck Bednarik's layout of Frank Gifford in 1960.
Roger Maris' 61 home runs in 1961.
Monument Park: Roger Maris is one of 21 Yankees enshrined beyond leftfield.
Norton - Ali in 1976.
Pele with the Cosmos in 1977.
Reggie Jackson's three homers in the 1977 World Series.
Thurman Munson tribute in 1979.
George Brett and the Pine Tar Game in 1983.
Jeffrey Maier's catch in 1996.
1996 world champs.
David Wells' perfect game in 1998.
David Cone's perfect game in 1999.
Roger Clemens's flip out in 2000.
Tino Martinez's 2001 blast.
Aaron Boone's homer in 2003.
Derek Jeter's catch in 2004.
A-Rod's 500th home run in 2007.
Josh Hamilton's Home Run Derby in 2008.