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This Day in Yankees History: Babe Ruth leads inaugural Hall of Fame class

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The New Year is upon us, and the winter hot stove continues to percolate. 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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91 Years Ago

Long before anyone really knew who Leo Durocher was, Babe Ruth dubbed him the “All-American Out” for his anemic hitting and constant annoyance of teammates in the Yankees’ clubhouse.