Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Shea Stadium Home Run Apple

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025

1. Shea Stadium Home Run Apple Marker

Inscription. The Mets debuted the Home Run Apple behind the centerfield wall at Shea Stadium in 1981 as part of the club's "Magic is Back" marketing campaign. The Apple rose every time a Mets player hit a home run and quickly became a fan favorite. The structure weighs 582 pounds and was produced by a company that made floats that appeared in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In a survey, Mets fans voted overwhelmingly for the Apple to be moved to Citi Field in 2009. The Shea Stadium Home Run Apple now sits prominently on Mets Plaza and has become a popular meeting place for fans.

Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.

Location. 40° 45.309′ N, 73° 50.773′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It is on Roosevelt Avenue west of Seaver Way, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New

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York City.

It is also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Thomas Seaver (a few steps from this marker); David "Davey" Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Dwight Eugene Gooden (within shouting distance of this marker); John Francis "Frank" Cashen (within shouting distance of this marker); Darryl Strawberry (within shouting distance of this marker); Keith Hernandez (within shouting distance of this marker); Tommie L. Agee (within shouting distance of this marker); Gary Edmund Carter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Shea Stadium Home Run Apple Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025

2. Shea Stadium Home Run Apple Display

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.