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This Day in Yankees History: Yankees acquire Nick Swisher

Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. With the offseason well underway, 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 (November 13)

89 Years Ago

Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert purchases the Newark Bears, an International League team, and turns them into the Yankees’ primary farm team.