October 14 in Yankees History: The Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant on Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth inning (1976)

On October 14, 1976 — At Yankee Stadium the New York Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant their first American League pennant since 1964 on Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off Mark Littell. The first baseman’s walk-off solo shot beats the Kansas City Royals in Game

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