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This Day in Yankees History: Bob Sheppard calls his final game

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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25 Years Ago

One notable moment in Yankee history on this day actually happened in a game not involving the Yankees.

As the Yankees were losing 6-5 to the Mariners in the Bronx, 200 miles away Cal Ripken Jr.