Entries from Gothamist tagged with 'souvenir'
September 27, 2008
While souvenirs were stolen from every nook and cranny of Yankees Stadium last Sunday, one of the more treasured ones has spent the week at the center of controversy. Surprise, surprise. When the Yankees' José Molina hit the last home run ever at the stadium, the ball went into a net above fans, one of whom poked his fingers through and claimed it. This was Steve Harshman of Wyoming, who told the NY Times, “I......
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At least 18 baseball fans were arrested after the last game at the old Yankee Stadium Sunday night, as attendees ran amok trying to grab whatever souvenirs they could get their hands on. We're talking precious mementos such as cup-holders ripped off of seats, which can now be yours on eBay! According to the Post, one fan sneaked onto the field after the game and blended in with the groundskeepers, almost managing to steal third base, some priceless grass and sacred dirt. ...
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