April 13 in Yankees History: In the season opener for the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth goes 5 for 5, as New York and Carl Mays beat the Philadelphia Athletics, (1921)

On April 13, 1921 – – In the season opener for the New York Yankees , at the polo grounds and opening day record of 37,000 see Babe Ruth go 5 for 5, as New York and Carl Mays beat the Philadelphia Athletics , 11 – 1. Photo Ruth with Mayor Hylan, child actor Jackie Coogan & owner Jacob Ruppert. Ruth

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