April 5 in Yankees History: Bucky Dent acquired by Yankees (1977)

On April 5, 1977, The New York Yankees acquire shortstop Bucky Dent from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Oscar Gamble, pitchers LaMarr Hoyt and Bob Polinsky and an estimated $200,000. Dent will solidify New York’s middle infield and help the Yankees reach the World Series in 1977 and 1978. Dent

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