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This Day in Yankee History: Billy Martin hired as manager...for the first time

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The season may be underway, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a trip into the past. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!

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79 Years Ago

Lefty Gomez throws possibly the weirdest complete game shutout ever.

In a 9-0 win over the St. Louis Browns, Gomez issues 11 walks, but still throws all nine innings without allowing a run.