USA TODAY Sports Weekly Publishes Special Edition - Yankee Stadium Keepsake

MCLEAN, Va., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A special edition of USA TODAY Sports Weekly, devoted to Yankee Stadium as the legendary venue enters its 85th and final season in New York City, goes on sale nationally at select newsstands today. The Sports Weekly Yankee Stadium Keepsake edition provides fans -- both Yankees and otherwise -- with a comprehensive and colorful look at the House that Ruth built.

Featured in this 88-page keepsake edition:

-- In-depth look at how Yankee Stadium was built and its first days

-- Look at the history during four eras -- defined by Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and George Steinbrenner

-- First-person recollections from key figures such as Reggie Jackson and the daughter of Babe Ruth, Julia Ruth Stevens

-- Detailed graphics tracking the evolution of the stadium

-- Spotlights on boxing, football, rock concerts and papal visits

-- Unique and rarely seen photographs of Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Muhammad Ali and other legends

The Sports Weekly Yankee Stadium Keepsake edition will be on sale at newsstands through November 3, 2008 at a cover price of $4.95. The keepsake edition can be ordered by calling 1-800-USA-1415 or by visiting http://mysportsweekly.com/specialissue. Sports Weekly publishes special editions throughout the year covering special events in the world of sports.

USA TODAY Sports Weekly covers baseball and football with detailed analysis and in-depth cover stories on the players and issues that shape two of the most popular sports in America. There is no off-season for Sports Weekly -- readers will find complete coverage in all 52 issues throughout the year. USA TODAY Sports Weekly is published by Gannett Co., Inc. NYSE: GCI.