Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. We may be well into hot stove season, but there’s still some time to dig into the history books. 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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This Day in Yankees History (December 30)
77 years ago
In a trade of “Babes,” the Phillies send first baseman Babe Dahlgren to the Pirates for catcher Babe Phelps and cash.