March 31 in Yankees History: On a televised episode of ABC’s Sports Beat, Howard Cosell informs interviewee Roger Maris of the Yankees’ plan to retire the slug (1984)

On March 31, 1984 — On a televised episode of ABC’s Sports Beat, Howard Cosell informs interviewee Roger Maris of the Yankees’ plan to retire the slugger’s number 9 at the Old Timers’ Game ceremonies in July. The former Yankee’s reaction is at first is disbelief, followed by a genuine pleasure for b

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