Shea Stadium

William A. Shea Municipal Stadium, or more commonly Shea Stadium (often referred to in short as Shea), was a major league ballpark that was the home for the New York Mets 1964 to 2008 when the Mets left for their new home Citi Field. Shea was also the home of the New York Yankees while Yankee Stadium was being renovated for the 1974 and 1975 seasons. It was demolished between October 14, 2008 and February 18, 2009.

William A. Shea Municipal Stadium

Shea Stadium, Shea
Location	123-01 Roosevelt Avenue Flushing, New York 11368-1699
Owner	City of New York
Operator	New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
Capacity	57,333[1]
Surface	Grass
Construction
Started	October 28, 1961
Opened	April 17, 1964
Closed	September 28, 2008 (Final game)
Demolished	October 14, 2008 - February 18, 2009
Construction cost	US $28.5 million
Architect	Praeger-Kavanaugh-Waterbury
Tenants
New York Mets (MLB) (1964-2008) New York Jets (AFL/NFL) (1964-1983) New York Yankees (MLB) (1974-1975) New York Giants (NFL) (1975)