March 1 in Yankees History: The Yankees christen Legends Field, their new $30 million, 31-acre complex in Tampa (1996)

On March 1, 1996 — The Yankees christen Legends Field, their new $30 million, 31-acre complex in Tampa. The field has the exact dimensions of Yankee Stadium. On hand to see Phil Rizzuto toss out the first ball are former Yankees Whitey Ford, Catfish Hunter, Ron Guidry and Chris Chambliss, who then w

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