On January 10, 1983 — “The Yankee pin stripes belong to New York like Central Park, like the Statue of Liberty, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, like the Metropolitan Opera, like...
On January 6, 1967, former major league manager Johnny Keane dies from a heart attack at the age of 55. Keane guided the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Championship in 1964,...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1920, in perhaps the most famous transaction in baseball history, the New York Yankees formally announce the purchase of outfielder-pitcher Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 5, 1920 — “I think the Yankees are taking a gamble. While Ruth is undoubtedly the greatest hitter the game has ever seen, he is likewise one of...
On January 5, 1984, the New York Yankees sign future Hall of Famer Phil Niekro to a two-year contract. Niekro, who went 11-10 with a 3.97 ERA for the Atlanta Braves in...
On January 3, 1974, the New York Yankees give up on their pursuit of former Oakland A’s manager Dick Williams and hire Bill Virdon. In December, the Yankees had announced the signing...
On January 3, 1973, the New York Yankees are sold by the Columbia Broadcasting System to a group of 17 investors, “There is nothing in life quite so limited as being a...
On January 3, 1978, Hall of Fame manager Joe McCarthy dies at the age of 90. Known as “Marse Joe,” McCarthy won seven World Series and compiled the highest winning percentage in...
[adrotate banner=”42″] January 3, 1943 – In a surprising move, Uncle Sam decides to draft 37 year-old Yankee right-hander Red Ruffing into the Army, where he will be assigned to non-combative duty,...
On January 3, 1923, the New York Yankees steal another standout player from the Boston Red Sox , acquiring pitcher Herb Pennock for Norm McMillan, George Murray, Camp Skinner and $50,000 in...