1977 Shea Stadium Seating Diagram for New York Mets Fans
The page from the 1977 Sporting News Dope Book provides a detailed diagram and seating information for Shea Stadium, located in New York, home of the New York Mets. It outlines the stadium's capacity and seating arrangements, specifying different sections and their respective seat counts and prices. The breakdown includes various levels such as Field and Loge Level Boxes (12,792 seats priced at $5.00), Mezzanine and Upper Level Boxes (7,680 seats at $4.50), Reserved Loge Level (6,582 seats at $4.50), and General Admission seating with 17,704 seats priced at $1.50. The note on the page emphasizes that the allocation of reserved versus general admission seats is contingent upon the anticipated size of the crowd. The diagram prominently features markers for key areas, including the bullpens and the Batter’s Eye Screen area, illustrating Shea Stadium's layout.