Vintage Diagram of Yankee Stadium Layout and Dimensions
The page from the 1946 official baseball publication features a diagram of Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees, a cornerstone of Major League Baseball located at East 157th Street in the Bronx, New York City. The diagram, prepared by H.E. Butterfield, details the stadium's layout and dimensions, emphasizing its significance as a major league park. Key features illustrated include the Grand Stand, Bleacher section, and bullpens for home and visiting teams. Notable measurements are indicated, with distances to the outfield walls—left field at 301 feet, center field at 482 feet, and right field at varying distances from 276 feet to 407 feet. The diagram also marks surrounding streets, specifically East 161st Street and River Avenue, contributing to the stadium's geographic context.