There are far more professional athletes who enjoy one good season (or one good game) instead of a prolonged Hall of Fame career.
Every Phil Simms has a Jeff Hostetler. What Derek Jeter doesn’t need his Luis Sojo? Every sport has its one-hit wonders, be they flashes in the pan or players who parlayed one game or moment into immortality.
The Yankees have had plenty of these players throughout their storied history. We’ve already built a team of the Bronx’s best cult heroes, so let’s have a look at some who were great for the Yankees quickly before their 15 minutes of fame were up.