Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The season may be underway, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a trip into the past. 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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59 Years Ago
Roger Maris hits his 54th home run of the ‘61 season off Washington Senators pitcher Tom Cheney. The Yankees win the game, 8-0, with the Senators being shut out by Whitey Ford, who allows only five hits.