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This Day in Yankees History: Bobby Murcer carries Yankees after Munson’s funeral

The start of the 2020 season is finally underway! The Pinstripe Alley team is going to continue to keep these daily posts that highlight a few key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

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This Day in Yankees History (August 6)

41 years ago

After delivering the eulogy at Thurman Munson’s funeral in Ohio, Bobby Murcer, a teammate and close friend of the deceased Yankee catcher, drives in all the runs in the Yankees’ 5-4 comeback victory over the Orioles at Yankee Stadium.