We, the undersigned, believe that Yankee Stadium is a treasured American historic landmark and must not be torn down following the 2008 baseball season - or ever. Much of the great history of modern baseball took place within these hallowed walls, and to this very day sends thrills down the spine of true baseball fans young and old.

We also believe that this irreplaceable stadium can be put to good and profitable public use. Minor league baseball, affordable for the masses can be played here. It could be a museum, a shopping complex, a branch of the Baseball Hall of Fame, a recreational sports facility, or maybe all of the above.

We cannot stand silent and let this great edifice be destroyed. Preserve Yankee Stadium. For ourselves, for our children, our grandchildren, and all generations to come.

Last 20 signatories

Tim Phares, "The Stadium s the most historic site in the game. it deserves landmark status. It's hallowed ground. Saving this historic site is much mor eimportant and valuable than Fenway or Wrigley. "

Tom OBrien, "The famous ediface has been the gap from fathers and sons for 4 generations. What history and to destroy it is heart breaking"

matthew torchia, "ruth, gehrig, dimaggio, mantle, reggie etc."

Dana A. Harvey, "SAVE THE HOUSE!!!!"

Jacob Ramey, "Such an important landmark to New York from the depression to 9/11. It brought a city together."

kevin card, "As a Bronx native and a lifelong Yankees' fan, there must be a compromise to use part of the stadium for a park and a facility for baseball for colleges and high schools. "

peter strangello, "I have sent letters to all my reps to have this accomplished. "

james mcgillvary, "a part of new york history that should stand as a monument to all the greats from all teams who played there"

Lauren Matos, "Yankee stadium has so many memories and such a history that it should be added to one of the wonders of the world. It should be preserved so generations to come can experience the awe of being in such an amazing stadium."

Pedro Melendez, "We can't let them destroy a great part of us and history! They don't understand. To me it's like saying Imagine if they destroyed the Roman coloseum in Rome. The yankee stadium has way too much history for it to be taken down."

Stephen Fiore, "It astonishes me how much people let money overrule history... I am saddened that the City of New York will allow what has been an icon of New York be torn down. Disgusted former New Yorker "

patrick breheny, "Grew up in Da Bronx, watched the 50's Yankees from bleachers. I know Hank Bauer's back!"

Scott Pitoniak, "It's reprehensible that we would tear down the most famous sports shrine in the world. So many historical events have been held here - and not just sports events, either. I wish some politician would have the backbone to take up this cause full bore. "

Jason, "im only 12 years old,ive never been to Yankee statiam ever and even i am crying on how they are going to tear it down please save it!"

Tim Phres, "The Stadium is hallowed groud that must be preserved for posteity. It's an historic landmark site."

MaryAnn Zanca, "Keep the history "alive""

Brian Johnston, " I believe that it should become the home of the new baseball hall of fame, or a baseball museum. I seen my first and Only Two Yankee games their.To tear down Yankee stadium is to take a piece of new york away. Please keep The original Bronx Zoo Alive."