Release Date

16 Apr, 1964

Runtime

00:52: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

Documentary about the history and imminent demise of the Polo Grounds ballpark in New York. Hosted and narrated by actor Horace McMahon, it was filmed during the winter of 1964 at the now abandoned stadium. The film looked back at its history from its opening in the 19th century, to its glory years as the home of the New York Giants baseball team and its final two years as the home of the amazing (and not in good way) New York Mets - as well as other famous events that took place there, such as football contests and boxing matches.

Original Title

The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena

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Actors

Horace McMahon

Ralph Branca

Jim Crowley

Arthur Daley

Jack Dempsey

Leo Durocher

Frank Frisch

Carl Hubbell

Willie Mays

Floyd Patterson

William Shea

Ken Strong

Bobby Thomson

Adolphus Freeman

Crew

Lou Volpicelli

Howard Tuckner

Jack O'Grady

Howard Cosell

John Winter

Edward Deitch

Max Glenn