May 27 in Yankees History: Dave Winfield grabs Oakland A’s catcher Mike Heath by the throat at Yankee Stadium (1983)

May 27, 1983 New York Yankee Dave Winfield grabs Oakland A’s catcher Mike Heath by the throat as they fought in front of the mound when Winfield objected to a knock down pitch by Mike Norris in the 1st inning at Yankee stadium. Heath prevented Winfield from heading for the mound and pitcher Norris.

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