New York Yankees announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York, NY to use Yankee Stadium
1961 – The New York Yankees of the American League announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York, NY to use Yankee Stadium. This decision leaves the old Polo Grounds as the only viable option for the NL’s new team, the New York Mets, who will begin play in a year’s time.
