1946 Yankee Stadium Field Diagram for New York Yankees Fans
The page features a diagram and an aerial view of Yankee Stadium, prominently known as the home of the New York Yankees. This illustration, extracted from the 1946 Sporting News Baseball Guide, highlights the stadium's impressive dimensions and layout. The diagram provides detailed measurements of the outfield, indicating that left field extends to a distance of 301 feet to the foul line, while right field measures 296 feet. The deepest part of center field reaches 457 feet, with additional distances listed as 402 feet down the left center and 407 feet down the right center. The page emphasizes the stature of Yankee Stadium, often referred to as a "mammoth" venue, showcasing its significance in the landscape of baseball during the 1940s.