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This Day in Yankees History: The end of the Babe’s tenure

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. The New Year is upon us, and the winter hot stove continues to percolate. 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 5th):

86 Years Ago

The big Yankee story today is the release of the franchise’s great mythological figure, as Babe Ruth was released by the club that he made famous, and made him just as famous.