It’s 2020 and I still miss Shea. Watched too many games here as a kid and into my teens..

I know Shea was run down and lacked the amenities of the new place but there was something endearing about the old place. It's sad to see it in ruins.

My dad saw the Beatles here

@okbouncer24

4 жыл бұрын

sure he did

@adamwilson2002

3 жыл бұрын

@@okbouncer24 what is that supposed to mean😂

@okbouncer24

3 жыл бұрын

@@adamwilson2002 what do you think it means?

Man, I loved Shea! My favorite was how damned loud the place would get during a rally, homerun, etc. The place had such an electric atmosphere!

I was at the last game ever at Shea. If we won we would’ve gone to the playoffs and it wouldn’t have been the last game ever there. Totally broke my heart and even when the Mets got to the World Series in 2015 I wasn’t really into it because of their collapses in 2007 and 2008.

@chrisacevedo7683

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

I remember shea stadium with a passion when I was little. im 23 years old today and shea stadium was absolutely my favorite stadium cause of so many memories they had. including the 69' world series championship. including when I watched my Reds play the Mets from there. its sad its gone but the memories of shea will always live on forever

I wonder what Bill Buckner thought of the demolition of Shea

My 1st game was at Shea was in May of 1972.. it was the first game Willie Mays was a Met. He didn’t play, but got a huge ovation when announced. I have been a huge Baseball fan ever since. It’s a shame what has happened to the sport the past 10 years, but I guess you could say that about most Sports.

Shea Stadium the place where the Pope prayed, the Beatles played and the Mets often misplayed.

Beatles played in here Still aching in 2019

@robjontay5052

5 жыл бұрын

We saw them on Aug. 23rd 1966.

RIP William A. Shea Municipal Stadium from a Yankee fan. I remember the Yankees using Shea temporarily when the original Yankee Stadium renovated during the 1974 and 1975 season and in one game in 1998 where a beam collapsed. Shea may not have the history as the original YS, but it hosted some memorable games including the 1986 WS Game 6 against the Red Sox, the 2000 Subway Series Game 5 thriller, and Games 6 and 7 vs. the Cardinals in the 2006 NLCS.

I wish they never got rid of Shea

@liz2326

5 жыл бұрын

44DemonSlayer atleast we have the Shea bridge and a tiny bit left of Shea on it

@CommunistCentral

4 жыл бұрын

Blame the banks not the sport

@lisettegarcia7013

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It would have been a history landmark for all the baseball games played there, but most importantly.... THE BEATLES! 💚💙🧡💖🎸🎸🎸🥁

@everettthepetractionguy4222

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda breaks your heart doesn't it? But, it was necessary because the structure was getting weak. 😢 😭 💔

@lisettegarcia7013

2 жыл бұрын

@@everettthepetractionguy4222 Really? The structure of the stadium was becoming weak? I thought it was because people kept hearing faint screams that was trapped from the concert, or it smelled off. So that was the reason why the city decided to demolish it.

I remember taking my son to his first game here when he was 4. Thanks for the video. And to Shea Stadium...thanks for the memories!

R.I.P Shea Stadium, Place of one of the Beatles concerts

Thanks for posting. Kind of sad it brought back lots of memories. Shea is where I saw my first mlb game back in 1965, Met vs Dodgers. I will always remember the green of the grass and the lights. Dodger pitcher Don Drysdale hit a home run to win the game that night. I also remember seeing Fernando Valenzuela (yeah I'm a Dodger fan) at a sold out game during "Fernando Mania". Great job and thanks again for posting.

@rudolphguarnacci197

Жыл бұрын

Was the Fernando game you went to his first appearance in 1980?

@dwill123

Жыл бұрын

@@rudolphguarnacci197 No. He had several relief appearances in 1980. The NY Mets start was like his 7th or 8th start of 1981. My friends and I used to go to Shea and walk up and just buy tickets. This game was different. We walked to several ticket booths before we realized things were different for this game. So we just picked a booth and stood in line to by tickets. Glad we did that because the seats were in the upper, upper deck in the last section of Shea.

@rudolphguarnacci197

Жыл бұрын

@@dwill123 I guess it was 1981 when i saw Fernando make his first start at Shea. He loaded the bases the first two innings as well as the Mets leaving runners at first and second in the third, and ended up beating the Mets and Mike Scott 1-0. I will never forget that.

Long time fan of The Mets, never a fan of Shea! That place was the worst especially watching The Jets play there with that freezing winter wind whipping around. Glad they got a new ballpark, and a beautiful one at that!

this is an amazing video ! how the hell did you guys get in ??? How was there no security ??? Yankee stadium has security 24-7. I cant believe you guys were able to go in and even walk up to the loge and mezanine levels !! Seriously dangerous ! Which makes this more amazing of a video...and Im a yankee fan! did you guys ancounter any security at all???

Thank you both for this look around

great video! thanks for posting it on youtube!!

I remember in 1973 World Series. A guy holding up signs. Rusty Staub, God Bless, was tearing up the A’s and the guy held up “He’s Hot Tonight.” I’m not from New York. But whenever I went there in the 70’s😄as a kid. Go to Manufacturers Hanover and get $3.50 tickets. As a adult get $8 box seats. Goodbye Shea. But definitely not forgotten.

I don't know what makes me more depressed, the loss of my faithful dog or the teardown of Shea.

Great work and thanks for posting this video. Amazing that there no security anywhere around for that long. Too bad that Shea did not allow a film crew to document the deconstruction of Shea.

I was at the 1st game there 4/17/64 against the pirates. Jack Fisher started for the mets. Willie stargell hit the first home run. Worlds fair right next door.

Awesome, I was at the last game, it's eerie, yet kinda beautiful the shots that you guys got.

My first time at shea stadium was July 2000, it was the subway series. That double header. Game 1 at shea and then game 2 in the Bronx.

home of the empty space! there was nothing... omg. I still remember my first game back in '95 vs. the Braves. Then the last game, hell that whole last weekend, I just cried my eyes out- having to say goodbye to Shea, and to close the retail stand I worked in for two years for the last time. The retail stands were already gone by the time they took this- dat hurt to see.

I miss shea stadium

thanks again! for us who are out-of-town it's like being there! i've been in there years ago when it was that quiet, but now it's strange... can almost hear the p.a.... "...coming around to the plate for the mets - the center fielder mookie wilson!"

the beatles concert... 1965... I haven't even gotten out of school yet /old enough to sit on those bleachers where history was made...... it's pretty depressing it's not there anymore...

Very sad images here - I remember my first time as a kid; a bright sunny Sunday, now this death scene.

how were you able to get in there and film this? its awsome.

How were you guys able to sneak into Shea and not get caught?

Gives me goosebumps...

There goes a peice of my childhood. First Mets game vs. the Reds 1977.

I miss Shea Stadium wish this never had to happen.

@RB01.10

Жыл бұрын

Shea was becoming outdated, and sometimes it’s better to start anew than going through a series of renovations. Hell, a replacement for Shea was discussed as early back as 1998, even a retractable roof was considered at one point (same with the new Yankee Stadium). Though I’m conflicted if a roof would’ve been needed.

How you get in?

how did u get in

how were you able to get in and get out without getting arrested or noticed?

I live in Pittsburgh and was very sad when they demolished Three Rivers Stadium. There was alot of history but once I saw PNC Park I understood that a change needed to be made.

😢the beatles play a concert on 15 August 1965 at this stadium.

It was big, noisy and I loved it.

They had nothing to lose... the building was going down anyway. Nonetheless, I agree, it is definitely unsafe.

" Shea Stadium was a dump. But, it was our dump"- Darryl Strawberry. Best memories in the Best ball park in history!

@bobd1082

4 жыл бұрын

Best ball park, except for every other bf all park past, present, and future

What date was it in january 2009? 🏟⚾️

The Beatles ❤😭😭 I miss Shea Stadium 🏟️😢

Hello dogtownskater777: I Agree With You 110% ...But If You Have Ever Been To The Memorable Games Like I Have.....Shea Can NEVER Be Replace. I Have Been To Citifield And If You Ask Me......It's Horrible (Everywhere I Turn All I See Is Advertisements,Advertisements,Advertisements) What They Really Should Have Done Is Make MORE LEG ROOM & Less Advertising). Even Leaving The Stadium There Is No More Ramps now it's tight stairway

They are not at risk for collaspe from a strong win. Areas in risk of falling are the ones they are demolishing. Areas they were are were stripped, but still structurely sound

did you take anything for a souviner?

I was there for Todd Zeiles last game and it was the Expos last game at Shea also

wow great security they had there

So many memories, GoodBye old friend

Ugh! That poor stadium. But I guess it had to come down because the city didn't really want to pay for its up keep.

RIP, we will never forget. love u

Is the entire stadium blown up and gone????????

Still makes me sad.

wow , how did u get in there??? Very interesting ,kinda sad

how the heck were these folks allowed in there without hardhats?

Risky adventure, but good documentary. Glad you didn't talk too much while recording. You leave the viewers to watch in peace.

were u allowed to go in there. and yea tht was risky but sweet. Its almost creepy to go inside such a huge stadium while being demoilshed. by the way what happened during the video when u said oh my God @ 5:50. Neway sick video.

whats sheas stadium...

If only these walls could talk,sad to see Shea in such disrepair

Next time you should go check out the locker rooms, might find some cool old stuff?

Joe Carter, Homerun, 93 World Series.... MVP dont forget it house that Joe built COUNT IT!!

I was waiting to hear, "HEY! You kids-get your asses outta here!". Good job all around. I walked those aisles since 1966and I'm gonna miss it all. But...how DID you get in there? An off day for da crew?

I would had taken a piece with all the history the Beatles playing here the Mets winning the 1969 World Series

I don't know why it is so hard for grown people to shoot video without the camera jumping up and down like a yo-yo. Why is that?

Bob Murphy "we'll be back with the happy rebar"

In the end it was a Dump but it was our Dump....

i went to my first ever met game there in 08 the mets won i cried when i found out it was getting taken down i was 5 so i dont have much memory besides when somebody hit a homerun

that would be something! i wish i can be around to see it!!

I wonder how Bill Buckner felt about the demolition of Shea

Miss it

I miss you Shea.

memory serves me correct an off duty nypd officer made this video and he got suspended because of it . 6:00 mark where my seats were for game 6 in 1986

interesting view

Why did they get rid of Shea Stadium? The Mets loved their home field!

@RB01.10

Жыл бұрын

There was talk of a replacement as early as 1998. In the end, it became out of date and not practical to renovate (it can actually cost more to renovate)

Does anyone know of any videos for yankee stadium demolition that r like this one

YEAH REALLY HOW DID YOU?

@ DogtownSkater777 I AGREE 10000000000000%, But, the old one will never be replaced. :'(

thats what i wonder to

@TheChocobread So What?????

thats sad

Saw The Who there in 1982.

shea stadium running wild

That has to be one of stupidest things ever written. The end of a ballpark vs. the end of more than 2,000 lives? Are you kidding me?

August 15th 1965....

Pearl Bailey is crying in her grave.........

Buckner!!!!!!! 10/25/86

Yea its bull shit. I miss Shea. So much memories.

you can see madoff in the wreckage lookin for the wilpons last nickel

I grew up there watching my Mets and I actually miss it and it's history....New place doesn't have it.Tired of these teams leveling there history

they must have did that early in the morning

That was almost like what my dad said about Shea; a dump. But to be fair, he is a Yankee fan while I'm a Met guy.

@screamingskull1995 Meh.. Do you know how many greats played here. This is destruction of history. :-( I hate seeing old parks go.

Nice video although dont di a crazy stunt like this , u dont wanna be killed =\

what a shame,all the history gone for nothing but greed.

@MrIronmaiden1971

8 жыл бұрын

+scissors65 Yes it is a shame. I cant even count how many famous legendary sports stadiums in the United States have been demolished the past 20 years or so, Very sad indeed.:(

@scissors656

8 жыл бұрын

really, why does'nt texas just demolish the alamo; or paris the eiffel tower. flushing flushed shea, what a shame.

@bigblue9996

8 жыл бұрын

Come on now. Shea was falling apart and so was Yankee Stadium.

@scissors656

8 жыл бұрын

renovate like fenway; and wrigley.

@jmart1393

8 жыл бұрын

Fenway and Wrigley are landmarks in the heart of their respective cities. Shea was a dump in the heart of flushing chop shops. That thing needed to go. Get over it. Citi Field is beautiful

First lesson. SLOW DOWN THE PANNING!!!

@okbouncer24

4 жыл бұрын

2nd lesson, don't listen to people on KZread

Who got asmr from this

@Coolkid12ism Gone...Goodbye.:o(

"Little roller up along first..." You guys weren't suppose to be there ! ha.ha.