The Yankees purchased 20 acres in the Bronx for Yankee Stadium. Yankee Stadium was purchased by William Waldorf Astor and it opened for business in 1923.
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February 5th, 1921 – Yankees purchase 20 acres in Bronx for Yankee Stadium
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