A historically significant original Type I photograph capturing April 13, 1923, the official Opening Day of Yankee Stadium, forever remembered as the “House That Ruth Built.” This iconic image preserves one of the most pivotal moments in baseball history: the debut of the stadium that would become synonymous with the New York Yankees’ rise to prominence and the golden age of the sport.

Authenticated by PSA/DNA as a Type I, confirming it was developed from the original negative within approximately two years of when it was taken. The photograph exhibits exceptional clarity, tonal range, and period detail, including the grandstands, field, and early fans witnessing the inaugural game.

Details:

• Event: Yankee Stadium Opening Day, April 13, 1923

• Type: Original Photograph (PSA/DNA Type I)

• Notable Features: Iconic stadium architecture, early Yankees imagery, historic crowd scene

• Condition: GD-VG or better overall; minor age-related toning and edge wear consistent with vintage photographs

• Authentication: PSA/DNA Type I

A museum-quality Type I original, this photograph is a cornerstone artifact for collectors of Yankees history, baseball memorabilia, and early 20th-century sports photography — capturing a truly historic day in Major League Baseball.