New York Yankees Museum facts for kids
The New York Yankees Museum is a fun sports museum. It's located right inside Yankee Stadium in New York City. This museum is all about the famous New York Yankees baseball team. It shows off amazing baseball items, like old uniforms and bats. The museum opened in 2009, when the new stadium was built. It's a must-see spot for any baseball fan!
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Building the Museum
When the Yankees planned their new stadium, they also planned for this special museum. People wanted it to be a fantastic place. They hoped it would be like a smaller version of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This way, more fans could see important baseball history.
What You Can See at the Museum
The Yankees Museum has many cool things to explore. It's packed with items that tell the story of the team.
The Ball Wall
One of the most popular parts is the "Ball Wall." This wall has hundreds of baseballs. Each ball is signed by a past or present Yankees player. It's a huge collection of autographs! There are plans to add even more signatures over time. You can use a special computer called the Yankees Ball Finder. This touch-screen lets you look up players. It then shows you where their signed ball is on the wall.
Famous Players and Moments
The museum also honors special moments in Yankees history.
Don Larsen's Perfect Game
A main display celebrates Don Larsen's perfect game. This amazing game happened in the 1956 World Series. The display has a special home plate on the floor. There are also statues of Larsen pitching to Yogi Berra. It's like you're right there watching the game!
Thurman Munson's Locker
You can see a copy of a modern Yankees locker. But there's also a very special locker on display. It's the locker of Thurman Munson. He was a great Yankees catcher. His locker was left empty in the old stadium to honor him after he passed away. Now, it's a touching tribute in the museum.
Old Stadium's Plates
The last home plate and pitcher's plate used at the old Yankee Stadium are here. These plates were used for the first game at the new stadium. After that, they were moved to the museum. It's a cool way to connect the old stadium with the new one.
Special Exhibits
The museum often adds new things to see.
World Series Rings
In 2011, the museum started showing off World Series rings. These are the championship rings that players get for winning the World Series. It's exciting to see how many rings the Yankees have won!
Honoring George Steinbrenner
An exhibit was opened to honor George Steinbrenner. He was the owner of the Yankees for many years. This exhibit opened after he passed away in 2010. It celebrates his big impact on the team.
Derek Jeter's 3,000th Hit Uniform
You can see the actual baseball uniform that Derek Jeter wore. He wore it when he got his 3,000th hit. This was a huge moment in his career. It's a rare achievement for a baseball player.
Babe Ruth's Items
The museum has some incredible items from Babe Ruth. He was one of the greatest baseball players ever. You can see three of his real game-worn uniforms. One of them is from his famous "called shot" game. There are also bats he used in games. And you can even see his 1927 World Series ring!
See also
- Monument Park (Yankee Stadium)
- New York Yankees award winners and league leaders
- Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center
