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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50 Years Ago
The Yankees add another retired number to the collection.
Casey Stengel’s no. 37 is the fifth number to be taken out of circulation when he is honored at Yankees Old-Timers Day in 1970.