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As the years progressed, however, the Polo Grounds fell into disrepair, struggling against the pressures of an evolving sports market and the emergence of newer, more modern stadiums. The slow decline led to the departure of the Giants to San Francisco post-1957 season and the eventual closing of the Polo Grounds.
The End of an Era
Finally, December 1963 marked the end of the Polo Grounds with its last game, featuring the Jets and Bills. The demolition began in April of the following year, using a wrecking ball famously painted as a baseball, solidifying the stadium's legacy within New York City history.