There probably isn’t a day that goes by that something in New York Yankee history hasn’t happened that is memorable in their 109-year history. Here is a look at this week’s happenings in that history.
1922 April 16th:
Babe Ruth signs a three year contract with the New York Yankees at $52,000 per year, which in 2021 money was worth $819,000. Quite a deal for the best baseball player the world has even known.
1923 April 18th:
The New York Yankees unveil their new 2.5 million dollar Stadium in the Bronx, New York.