Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 Yankees season may have 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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56 Years Ago
Despite leading the team to the World Series, Yogi Berra is fired as manager of the Yankees. In just his first year as a manager, he helmed the team to a 99-win season and an AL pennant.