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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 22
Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Roger Maris receives four intentional walks

May 22 in Yankees History: Roger Maris receives four intentional walks (1962)

On May 22, 1962, New York Yankees slugger Roger Maris receives four intentional walks during a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels . The four intentional free passes set a new...

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May 21
Yankees: Yankees, 1930, Babe Ruth hits three consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader then bats right handed for his 4th at bat

May 21 in Yankees History: Babe Ruth hits three consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader then bats right handed for his 4th at bat (1930)

On May 21, 1930, at Shibe Park in Philadelphia, New York Yankees slugger Babe Ruth slams three home runs consecutive home runs in the first game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia...

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May 20
Yankees: Yankees, 1945, one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees

May 20 in Yankees History: one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees (1945)

On May 20, 1945, At Sportsman Park one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees . Gray makes three outstanding catches, collects...

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May 20
Yankees: Yankees, 1945, one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees

May 20 in Yankees History: one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees (1945)

On May 20, 1945, At Sportsman Park one-armed outfielder Pete Gray of the St. Louis Browns enjoys an incredible day against the New York Yankees . Gray makes three outstanding catches, collects...

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May 20
Yankees: Yankees, 1948, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits for the cycle and collects six RBI in a 13 – 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. DiMag

May 20 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees hits for the cycle and collects six RBI in a 13 – 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. DiMag (1948)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 20, 1948 In front of only 5,001 fans in Chicago, New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio strokes four extra-base hits for the fourth time in his career. DiMaggio hits...

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May 18
Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR’s from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career

May 18 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR’s from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career (1956)

On May 18, 1956, Mickey Mantle hits home runs from both sides of the plate for the third time in his career, setting a major league record. Mantle’s day includes four hits...

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May 18
Yankees: Yankees, 1962, Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss

May 18 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss (1962)

[adrotate banner=”32″] May 18, 1962 Mickey Mantle suffers a a knee and thigh injury during a 4-3 loss to the Twins while running to first base. Mantle on crutches after the game...

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May 18
Yankees: Yankees, 1956, Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR’s from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career

May 18 in Yankees History: Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR’s from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career (1956)

On May 18, 1956, Mickey Mantle hits home runs from both sides of the plate for the third time in his career, setting a major league record. Mantle’s day includes four hits...

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May 17
Yankees: Yankees, 1998, David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece

May 17 in Yankees History: David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece (1998)

On May 17, 1998, David Wells pitches the 13th perfect game in modern major league history as the Yankees beat Minnesota, 4 – 0. Wells, whose “perfecto” is the first by a...

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May 16
Yankees: Yankees, 1957, group of Yankees fight at the Copa

May 16 in Yankees History: group of Yankees fight at the Copa (1957)

On May 16, 1957 — The Yankees top Kansas City, 3 – 0, behind Bob Turley’s four-hit shutout. Mickey Mantle has a homer off Alex Kellner, the 11th time in his last...

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