I wouldn't normally be so emotional about the tearing down of an old and decrepit stadium, but this is different. I have to say that with only 6 more games, and hopefully the playoffs, the field that I adored as a child and actually had a chance to pitch on while I was in high school, will soon be nothing more than a memory. Excuse me, memories.
This is the place where I found my first love, baseball. This is the place where I experienced joy and jubilation (the 7th game of the '86 World Series). This is the place where so many of my personal dreams began. It will sure be hard to say goodbye.
The not so good memories will forever remain in my mind as well, such as the '00 world series, Larry "Chipper" Jones named his 3rd child after the field because of his great successes there as an arch rival.
The broadcasters of yesteryear, Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson and Ralph Kiner. No matter how bad the Mets were, you always knew that they were rooting for the home team.
Let's not forget the many concerts held there. The Jets used t0 call Shea their home as well. No matter how many faults the stadium had, it was still a place for history, and that, no one can ever take from us.
Goodbye to Shea Stadium, I will not forget you as long I live.
Ahhhh the beauty of a long standing relic having the chance to rest in peace.
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