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This Day in Yankees History: The Bombers earn their stripes

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. 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 (February 27th):

114 Years Ago

Years before his career as a pioneering baseball executive, Branch Rickey had a brief career as a player.