Ebbets Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, opened on April 5, 1913, hosting an exhibition game against the New York Yankees. With a crowd exceeding 25,000 and 10,000 more turned away, the enthusiasm was palpable. The Dodgers won the game 3-2, thanks to a walk-off single by Red Smith. This venue remained significant until the Dodgers relocated to Los Angeles in 1958, after which it hosted various events before its demolition in 1960. Today, the site is occupied by Ebbets Fields Apartments, preserving the name of its historic predecessor.
Ebbets Field opened its doors on April 5, 1913, with over 25,000 fans attending as the Dodgers triumphed over the Yankees in an exhibition game.
On its opening day, Ebbets Field reached full capacity, forcing the Dodgers to turn away 10,000 fans eager to see the historic event.
The Dodgers secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against the Yankees, thanks to a walk-off single from Red Smith in the bottom of the ninth inning.
After the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958, Ebbets Field was repurposed for various events before its demolition in 1960.
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