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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100 Years Ago
Ray Chapman tragically dies, one day after he was struck in the head by a pitch from Yankee submariner Carl Mays. Reports indicate that it was late afternoon and that Chapman didn’t react to the pitch; in the fading light, he may have not even seen the pitch coming from Mays’ low delivery.