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This Day in Yankees History: “The Boss” is suspended

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. With the offseason well underway, the Pinstripe Alley team has decided to continue the revived program in its new 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 (November 28)

46 years ago

After pleading guilty to making illegal donations to the Richard Nixon campaign and to a felony charge of obstruction of justice, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner is suspended by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for two years.