Homages Four players in the National League named their children after Shea Stadium. Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones named his second son Shea after Jones' success in Shea Stadium against the Mets; he hit 19 home runs there, more than any other road park. Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin named his eldest daughter Brielle D'Shea, as he enjoyed playing at Shea Stadium. Former Houston Astros third baseman Gary Cooper named his youngest daughter Shea. He also named his son Camden after Camden Yards in Baltimore. Former New York Mets third baseman David Wright named his first daughter Olivia Shea. Wright spent his entire baseball career playing for the Mets.
Homages Four players in the National League named their children after Shea Stadium. Former Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones named his second son Shea after Jones' success in Shea Stadium against the Mets; he hit 19 home runs there, more than any other road park. Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin named his eldest daughter Brielle D'Shea, as he enjoyed playing at Shea Stadium. Former Houston Astros third baseman Gary Cooper named his youngest daughter Shea. He also named his son Camden after Camden Yards in Baltimore. Former New York Mets third baseman David Wright named his first daughter Olivia Shea. Wright spent his entire baseball career playing for the Mets.