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ON THIS DAY · November 8 in Yankees History: New York Yankees sign two veteran free agents to long-term contracts: first baseman Bob “The Bull” Watson and pitcher Rudy May (1979)
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June 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1920, Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7

June 1 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7 (1920)

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 1, 1920 — Babe Ruth, an accomplished hurler acquired from Boston in the offseason for...

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June 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Bo Belinsky buzzs HR king

June 1 in Yankees History: Bo Belinsky buzzs HR king (1962)

June 1, 1962, At Dodger Stadium, during a 6-2 New York Yankees victory, flamboent Bo belinsky buzz’s HR king Roger Maris. Maris went 0-3 with a walk and strikeout. Ralph Terry picked...

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June 1
This Day in Yankees History: Derek Jeter, 1992, Yankees draft Derek Jeter sixth overall

June 1 in Yankees History: Yankees draft Derek Jeter sixth overall (1992)

The Yankees selected high school shortstop Derek Jeter with the sixth overall pick of the MLB amateur draft. He would become the franchise's all-time hits leader, a five-time World Series champion, and...

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June 1
This Day in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio, 1950, Joe DiMaggio belts two homers, 250th career

June 1 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio belts two homers, 250th career (1950)

Joe DiMaggio went 4-for-5 with five RBI and two home runs in an 11-9 win over the Indians, the second a grand slam. One of the blasts was the 250th home run...

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June 1
This Day in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig, 1925, Lou Gehrig's iron-man streak quietly begins

June 1 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig's iron-man streak quietly begins (1925)

Lou Gehrig pinch-hit for shortstop Pee Wee Wanninger, an at-bat now recognized as the start of his 2,130 consecutive games played streak. The next day he took over at first base for...

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May 31
Yankees: Yankees, 1938, Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,000th consecutive game

May 31 in Yankees History: Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,000th consecutive game (1938)

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com May 31, 1938 – At Yankee Stadium Lou Gehrig plays in his 2,000th consecutive game, collecting an...

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May 31
Yankees: Yankees, 1927, Jimmie Foxx hits his first career homerun

May 31 in Yankees History: Jimmie Foxx hits his first career homerun (1927)

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com May 31, 1927, at Shibe Park, 19 year old reserve catcher Jimmie Foxx hits his first career...

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May 31
Yankees: Yankees, 1975, Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter

May 31 in Yankees History: Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter (1975)

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com May 31, 1975 For the fifth time in his career, Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit...

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May 30
Yankees: Yankees, 2007, Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit

May 30 in Yankees History: Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit (2007)

On May 30, 2007, Johnny Damon collects his 2,000th career hit, a single against the Blue Jays in Toronto. More Yankees history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

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May 30
Yankees: Yankees, 1967, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement

May 30 in Yankees History: Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement (1967)

On May 30, 1967, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees announces his retirement. Plagued by a bone spur in his left elbow, the future Hall of Famer leaves the game with...

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