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This Day in Yankees History: Roger Maris hits #50

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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81 Years Ago

The Yankees play their first ever night game, beating the White Sox 14-5 at Comiskey Park.

Night baseball had been around for a few years when the White Sox jumped in and installed lights in 1939.