Following the Stadium's 50th-Anniversary season in 1973, the Yankees moved to Shea Stadium for two seasons while the aging Yankee Stadium was closed and virtually demolished and then rebuilt. The newly modernized stadium reopened on April 15, 1976. Improvements included the removal of the numerous, obstructive steel columns which supported the second and third decks as well as the roof, which improved sight lines of the fans.

Yankee Stadium has also been the home of scores of other sports, entertainment and cultural events. While the Yankees were on the road or out of season, Yankee Stadium opened its gates to college and pro football, soccer, political assemblies, religious conventions, concerts and even the circus.

Plans are underway for a new stadium across the street from the old one. The Yankees officially broke ground on August 16, 2006, and plan to open the new stadium in 2009. If the new stadium is built on schedule, 2008 will be the final season at Yankee Stadium.

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