With the start of the 2020 season delayed for the foreseeable future, the Pinstripe Alley team decided to revive the program in a slightly different format. 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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This Day in Yankees History (May 8)
59 Years Ago
The Yankees shipped outfielder/first baseman Lee Thomas, reliever Johnny James, and hard-throwing hurler Ryne Duren to the Angels in exchange for righty bullpen arm Tex Clevenger and outfielder Bob Cerv, who would don the pinstripes for the third time in his career.