Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. We may be well into hot stove season, but there’s still some time to dig into the history books. 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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34 Years Ago
Not a ton has happened on Christmas Eve over the years, so let’s focus in on the very consequential signing of Gary Ward.
After several decent seasons with the Twins and Rangers, Ward came to terms with the Yankees ahead of the 1987 season.