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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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May 30
Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history

May 30 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history (1956)

On May 30, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history. The slugger crushes a pitch by Washington’s Pedro Ramos off the upper...

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May 29
Yankees: Yankees, 1976, Fisk and Pinella fight in the Bronx

May 29 in Yankees History: Fisk and Pinella fight in the Bronx (1976)

May 29, 1976, Benches clear in the Bronx when New York Yankees Lou Piniella collides with Boston Red SOC catcher Carlton Fisk at home plate At Yankee Stadium. More Yankees history &...

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May 29
Yankees: Yankees, 1934, The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. After 10 appearances with the

May 29 in Yankees History: The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates. After 10 appearances with the (1934)

On May 29, 1934 — The Yankees purchase — some would say rent — spitballer Burleigh Grimes from the Pittsburgh Pirates . After 10 appearances with the Yankees, the Yanks will release...

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May 29
Yankees: Yankees, 2000, Oakland Athletics second baseman Randy Velarde turns an unassisted triple play, just the 11th in major league history, on a line d

May 29 in Yankees History: Oakland Athletics second baseman Randy Velarde turns an unassisted triple play, just the 11th in major league history, on a line d (2000)

Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On May 29, 2000 — Oakland Athletics second baseman Randy Velarde turns an unassisted triple play, just...

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

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...

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

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...

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May 25
Yankees: Yankees, 1941, Ted Williams raises his average to 400 for the first time

May 25 in Yankees History: Ted Williams raises his average to 400 for the first time (1941)

ON May 25, 1941 – In a 10-3 victory over New York at Yankee Stadium, Red Sox left fielder Ted Williams goes 4-for-5 to raise his batting average to over .400 for...

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May 25
Yankees: Yankees, 1937, Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by a Bump Hadley fastball

May 25 in Yankees History: Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by a Bump Hadley fastball (1937)

On May 25, 1937, the playing career of Mickey Cochrane comes to an end when he is hit in the right temple by Yankee hurler Bump Hadley beans him with a 3-1...

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May 25
Yankees: Yankees, 1922, Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week.

May 25 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week. (1922)

On May 25, 1922 — At the Polo Grounds, Washington Senators Centerfielder Sam Rice throws out Babe Ruth trying to stretch a single into a double, Ruth throws dirt at umpire George...

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May 24
Yankees: Yankees, 1952, Jimmy Piersall and Billy Martin Brawl

May 24 in Yankees History: Jimmy Piersall and Billy Martin Brawl (1952)

Jimmy Piersall and Billy Martin Brawl On May 24, 1952 –At Fenway Park Jimmy Piersall and Billy Martin brawl – first exchange insults before a game in Boston‚ then exchange punches. The...

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