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This Day in Yankees History: Yogi Berra switches boroughs

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has 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

Yogi Berra, it goes without saying, stands as one of the most iconic Yankees to ever play the game. Today, however, was the first I learned that he actually played for another major-league team, albeit briefly.