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This Day in Yankees History: A-Rod picks a side in the 2006 World Baseball Classic

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The New Year is upon us, and the winter hot stove continues to percolate. That being said, there has not been much movement on the Yankees’ front as of yet, so in the meantime we will 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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82 Years Ago

In wake of the recent passing of owner Jacob Ruppert, the Yankees (now owned by his estate), named Ed Barrow team president.