March 17 in Yankees History: Newly signed Free Agent oft-injured Jack Clark tears calf in spring training (1988)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On March 17, 1988, recently acquired slugger Jack Clark tears a calf tendon while hitting a home run for the New York Yankees in an exhibition game. Nicknamed “The Ripper,” the oft-injured Clark had signed a free agent contract during the winter. He will miss the start of the

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