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On this day in Yankees History – The Warrior makes his Bronx debut

16 Apr 2000: Paul O''Neill #21 of the New York Yankees stands on a base as he look on during a game against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. The Yankees defeated the Royals 8-4. Mandatory Credit: David Leeds /Allsport

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24 years since Paul O’Neill made his debut in the Bronx, and what a debut it was. The Warrior went 4-4 at the plate with a double, a triple, a run scored and two RBI as the Yanks beat the Kansas City Royals, and eventual teammate David Cone, 4-1.