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This Day in Yankees History: Derek Jeter passes Babe Ruth

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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84 Years Ago

The Yankees sew up their eighth pennant with a doubleheader sweep of Cleveland. Lou Gehrig hits two home runs on the day as the Yankees score a combined 23 runs.