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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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Yankees: Yankees, 1978, Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978

October 1 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978 (1978)

On October 1, 1978, the Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive game to force a playoff game that will decide the American League East. Luis Tiant turned in one of the...

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Yankees: Yankees, 2011, After a suspended game 1 in ALDS opener the Yankees open up for 6-3 win

October 1 in Yankees History: After a suspended game 1 in ALDS opener the Yankees open up for 6-3 win (2011)

On October 1, 2011, The suspended game in the opener of the other ALDS, between Detroit and New York, resumes with the score tied 1 – 1 in the middle of the...

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October 1
Yankees: Yankees, 2015, The Yankees clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2012 and win 10,000th Game

October 1 in Yankees History: The Yankees clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2012 and win 10,000th Game (2015)

On October 1, 2015, The Yankees clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2012 when the team beats the Red Sox in the Bronx, 4-1. The win, their 10,000th regular-season...

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October 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1978, Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978

October 1 in Yankees History: Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive games force playoff game in 1978 (1978)

On October 1, 1978, the Boston Red Sox win their eighth consecutive game to force a playoff game that will decide the American League East. Luis Tiant turned in one of the...

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October 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1973, New Yankee Stadium to be built

October 1 in Yankees History: New Yankee Stadium to be built (1973)

On October 1, 1973, The day after the season finale at Yankee Stadium, Mayor John Lindsay, who had given his approval for the renovation of the Bronx ballpark, ceremonially begins the project...

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October 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1942, Cardinals even series on Musial clutch hit

October 1 in Yankees History: Cardinals even series on Musial clutch hit (1942)

Baseball is the only game you can watch on the radio. Join the community today and listen to hundreds of broadcasts from baseball’s golden age! Sign Up or learn more October 1,...

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Yankees: Yankees, 2011, After a suspended game 1 in ALDS opener the Yankees open up for 6-3 win

October 1 in Yankees History: After a suspended game 1 in ALDS opener the Yankees open up for 6-3 win (2011)

On October 1, 2011, The suspended game in the opener of the other ALDS, between Detroit and New York, resumes with the score tied 1 – 1 in the middle of the...

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October 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees blasts his 61st home run

October 1 in Yankees History: Roger Maris of the New York Yankees blasts his 61st home run (1961)

On October 1, 1961, At Yankee Stadium, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees blasts his 61st home run, eclipsing baseball’s most glamorous record-the single-season home run mark set by Babe Ruth...

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October 1
Yankees: Yankees, 1955, Dodgers tie New York 2-2- in 1955 World Series

October 1 in Yankees History: Dodgers tie New York 2-2- in 1955 World Series (1955)

On October 1, 1955, After losing the first two contests in the Bronx, the Dodgers even the World Series at a pair of games apiece when they defeat the Yankees at Ebbets...

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Yankees: Yankees, 1952, Joe Black becomes the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game

October 1 in Yankees History: Joe Black becomes the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game (1952)

On October 1, 1952, At Ebbets Field Joe Black becomes the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game. The Brooklyn Dodgers’ right-hander scatters six hits and hurls a complete game...

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