June 18 in Yankees History: Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation (1977)

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin have dugout confrontation On June 18, 1977, At Fenway Park “I am the straw that stirs the drink,” Reggie Jackson announced after signing with the Yankees in 1977. “Munson thinks he can be the straw that stirs the drink, but he can only stir it bad.” Never mind

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