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This Day in Yankees History: Clemens throws bat at Piazza

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. As the offseason has begun much sooner than anyone has ever hoped for, the Pinstripe Alley team has decided to continue the revived program in its new format. 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 (October 22)

46 years ago

Considered to be the biggest one-for-one trade in baseball history, two very well-known outfielders are exchanged for one another as the Giants send Bobby Bonds to the Yankees for Bobby Murcer.