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This Day in Yankees History: The “Rocket” blasts off

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. Even though the 2020 season is over for New York, 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 (October 14)

44 Years Ago

Capping a charmed 1976 season in which he made his only All-Star team and finished fifth in MVP voting, Yankees first-baseman Chris Chambliss walks it off in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Royals in the decisive, winner-take-all, Game Five of the American League Championship Series.