When did Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City close?
Roosevelt Stadium
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
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| Built | 1936 |
| Opened | April 23, 1937 |
| Demolished | 1985 |
When did Pink Floyd play at Roosevelt Stadium Jersey City?
Pink Floyd Concert Setlist at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City on June 18, 1973 | setlist.fm.
What stadium was in Jersey City?
Roosevelt Stadium
Roosevelt Stadium was located on nineteen acres, donated by Jersey City, at Droyers Point at the foot of Danforth Avenue and opened on April 22, 1937. At the stadium’s first athletic event that day, the Jersey City Giants lost to the Rochester Red Wings, 4-3, with 50,000 tickets sold at the new 24,500 seat stadium.
Did Jackie Robinson play in Jersey City?
In 1946 as a member of the Montreal Royals, Jackie Robinson played his first game in Organized Baseball at Jersey City’s Roosevelt Stadium. It was a memorable occasion as Jersey City gave him a hero’s welcome. Mayor Frank Hague choreographed the pregame ceremony while Jackie did his bit during the game.
How long did Jackie Robinson play for the Montreal Royals?
one season
Jackie Robinson played one season for the Montreal Royals and 10 seasons for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Were the Montreal Royals a minor league team?
The Montreal Royals were a minor league professional baseball team in Montreal, Quebec, during 1897–1917 and 1928–1960.
How long did Jackie Robinson play in Montreal?
When did Jackie Robinson join the Royals?
On 15 April 1947, Jackie Robinson played in his debut game with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues in the modern era….Jackie Robinson and the Montreal Royals (1946)
| Published Online | April 7, 2017 |
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| Last Edited | January 31, 2020 |