Report: Shea Stadium torn down Wednesday

The last pieces of Shea Stadium were torn down by a wrecking crew Wednesday morning as about three dozen fans looked on through demolition fences.

The former home of baseball’s New York Mets will be replaced by Citi Field when the National League franchise plays its 2009 home opener April 13 against the San Diego Padres.

In its 45 years, Shea was the site of the Mets’ two World Series titles.

It’s one last chance to say goodbye and let my son witness history, Peter McDonnell told The New York Times after a two-hour wait in the chill with 7-year-old son, Jason. Maybe someday he’ll bring his son to watch Citi Field being torn down.

It’s like watching a slow death, said construction worker Joe DeAngelis, a Mets fan for 40 years. All we can do now is reminisce.