Bronx Pinstripes · May 30, 2022
Aroldis Chapman meet Wally Pipp
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 14: Aroldis Chapman #54 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a single to the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 14, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)From 1915 to 1925, Wally Pipp was a staple in the New York Yankees offense. Manning first base, Pipp led the American League in home runs in both 1916 and 1917, and played in at least 138 games in every season from 1919 to 1924. However, as most Yankees fans will tell you, Pipp’s most notable impact on the team was unfortunately due to a headache.