This Day in Sports History: Shea Stadium Opens

On April 17,1964 Shea Stadium opened to a crowd of 50,312. Just in time for the 1964 MLB season, the Stadium was rushed to be a part of the 1964-65 New York

On April 17,1964 Shea Stadium opened to a crowd of 50,312. Just in time for the 1964 MLB season, the Stadium was rushed to be a part of the 1964-65 New York World's Fair just across Roosevelt Ave.