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This Day in Yankees History: DiMaggio is the first rookie All-Star

With the start of the 2020 season delayed for the foreseeable future, the Pinstripe Alley team decided to revive the program in a slightly different 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 (July 7)

84 Years Ago

At 21 years old, Joe DiMaggio became the first rookie to appear in an All-Star Game, starting in right field and batting third for the American League in the fourth-ever MLB All-Star Game.