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Citi Field is the home stadium of the New York Mets Major League Baseball team located in Flushing Meadows, Queens. Opened in 2009, it replaced Shea Stadium and incorporates a prominent Rotunda honoring Jackie Robinson’s legacy. The venue offers modern baseball facilities and is primarily used by the Mets organization and its fans.
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Why does Citi Field have a Jackie Robinson Rotunda?
The Jackie Robinson Rotunda at Citi Field honors the player who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, even though Robinson never played for the Mets. The entrance features Robinson's iconic number 42 and inscriptions of his values, serving as a tribute to his legacy in baseball.
When did the New York Mets move from Shea Stadium to Citi Field?
The Mets moved to Citi Field in 2009, leaving behind Shea Stadium, their home since 1964, which was subsequently demolished. The first regular-season game at Citi Field was played on April 13, 2009, against the San Diego Padres.
Did Citi Field host the MLB All-Star Game?
Yes, Citi Field hosted the MLB All-Star Game on July 16, 2013, in its fifth year of operation. The American League defeated the National League 3–0, with Mets pitcher Matt Harvey starting the game for the NL.
What stadium design inspired Citi Field's layout?
Citi Field's design drew significant inspiration from Ebbets Field, the former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, which was demolished in 1960. The exterior brick facade and the Jackie Robinson Rotunda specifically echo that classic ballpark's architecture.
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