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This Day in Yankees History: Yankee Stadium begins construction

With the start of the 2020 season delayed for the foreseeable future, the Pinstripe Alley team decided to revive the program in a slightly different 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 (May 22)

98 Years Ago

The Yankees began construction of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, which would earn the famous moniker ‘The House that Ruth Built’ in a nod to Babe Ruth’s status as a legend in his own time.