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This Day in Yankees History: The trade that sent Paul O’Neill to the Bronx

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, so let’s dig into the history books. 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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86 Years Ago

Lou Gehrig wins the American League Triple Crown (awarded when one player leads the league in batting average, home runs and RBI), one of the most difficult feats to achieve in baseball.