Madison Square Garden, sometimes called "The World's Most Famous Arena," is located in the heart of New York, New York. It is the home of the NHL's New York Rangers and the NBA's New York Knicks. In addition to sporting events, it is used for concerts, conventions and other special events.
MSG Through the Years
The first Madison Square Garden was opened in 1874 on Madison Avenue in New York City. In 1889, the facility hosted the first indoor football games. A second building, Madison Square Garden II opened just down the street in 1890. This new building was host to the 1924 Democratic National Convention. A third garden, which is the one used today, opened in 1925. Madison Square Garden has undergone three major renovations since its opening. A fourth renovation is planned to be completed by late 2011.
Madison Square Garden Timeline
1874: Madison Square Garden I breaks ground
1879: May 31, Madison Square Garden opens to the public
1890: Madison Square Garden II
1919: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at Madison Square Garden
1925: Madison Square Garden III, "The House that Tex Built"
1925: New York's First Professional Indoor Hockey Game
1934: College basketball begins at MSG, University of Notre Dame vs New York University
1954-55: NBA All-Star Game
1962: President JFK's 45th birthday, Marilyn Monroe sings "Happy Birthday Mr. President"
1971: Boxing: Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier
1972: Elvis Presley at the Garden
1982: Rev. & Mrs. Sun Myung Moon | Moon Marriages- A look back
1983-Current: Hosts the Big East Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
1997: First WNBA game hosted by the New York Liberty
2001: The Concert for New York City, benefit for 9/11
2005: From the Big Apple to the Big Easy, Concert for Hurricane Katrina
2006: Billy Joel with 12 sold-out concerts
Madison Square Garden Merchandise
Barnes & Noble.com: Garden of Dreams: Madison Square Garden 125 Years
Google Product Search: Madison Square Garden Memorabilia
AllPosters.com: Madison Square Garden Posters
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