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This Day in Yankees History: “The Boss” passes away

With the start of the 2020 season delayed, the Pinstripe Alley team decided to revive the program in a slightly different format. These daily posts will highlight a few key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

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This Day in Yankees History (July 13)

86 years ago

In the top of the third inning at Detroit’s Navin Field, Babe Ruth launched Tommy Bridges’ 3-2 offering over the right-field wall for his 700th career home run.