IN 1890, as New York continued to grow, the third incarnation of the Polo Grounds rose within the gaze of a historic mansion on former riverfront property where the Morris and Jumels families harvested oysters. "Home Plate: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds-The Birthplace of New York's Love Affair for Its Favorite Teams" is on view at the Morris-Jumel Mansion through Jan. 5,2020.The iconic bathtub-shaped stadium served as home to the New York Giants baseball team (1891-1957), New York Yankees (1913-22), New York Giants football team (1925-55), and New York Mets (1962-63), as well as stints by several other professional teams and athletic events.
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