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This Day in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio says goodbye

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, so let’s 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. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!

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This Day in Yankees History (December 11)

69 Years Ago

After 13 years with the Yankees, Joe DiMaggio tearfully announced his retirement from baseball at the age of 37.