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This Day in Yankees History: Aaron Boone named Yankees manager

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, and the offseason is upon us. While we wait patiently for Brian Cashman to make some free agency moves, let’s revisit a few important milestones in Yankees history. These daily posts will highlight a handful of key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!

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This Day in Yankees History (December 4)

56 Years Ago

On this day during the Winter Meetings in 1964, MLB team owners voted in favor of instituting a formal process for drafting talent.