A section of the upper deck at the 'old' Yankee Stadium came crashing down Tuesday as demolition crews continue to dismantle "The House That Ruth Built."

The city is trying to make good on a promise to replace parks that were taken away to make room for the Bombers' new ball park.

Fans who spoke with NY1 near the site Tuesday said they will miss the old ballpark.

"All the legends played here -- not across the street. It's not the same," said one Yankees fan.

"It's kind of emotional. I remember my first games here. And I remember my greatest players. So it's a shame it's gotta go," said another.

Across the street, team officials were busy outlining details of an upcoming college football game that will be played at the new home of the Bronx Bombers.

The New Era Pinstripe Bowl, scheduled for December 30th, 2010, will pit the third-best Big East team against the sixth-best Big 12 team.

The team says the bowl game will provide year-round employment opportunities for local residents and that free tickets will be offered for locals.

"We were committed when we built the stadium to keep it open year-round for year-round events. Now you see that it's all starting to happen. And it has benefits," said New York Yankees President Randy Levine. "People are going to be working year round. It will be vibrant with people visiting the stadium."

Over the years, Yankee Stadium has seen plenty of college and professional games. During the 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s, the stadium played host to Big Blue, including what's often called the greatest game ever played -- the championship between the New York Giants and Baltimore Colts in 1958.

The Colts won in overtime.

According to Tuesday's announcement, there is a four-year agreement extending through 2013 for the Big East and Big 12 to participate in Yankee Stadium bowl. In future years beyond 2010, games will take place no earlier than Christmas Day and no later than New Year’s Day.

In addition to the football game, the Yankees say a major boxing match is planned for the stadium for June.

The game will mark the first National Collegiate Athletic Association football bowl game in the Bronx since the Gotham Bowl on December 15, 1962.