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This Day in Yankees history: Walter Johnson vs. Babe Ruth, for charity

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The season may be underway, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a trip into the past. 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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90 years ago

The Yankees buy infielder Frankie Crosetti from the San Francisco Seals, allowing him to play out the 1931 season on the West Coast before he begins a 17-year career in the Bronx.