On June 18, 1976, the Yankees played the White Sox in Chicago. The pitcher who was supposed to make his debut for them didn’t make it — he was barred from playing. But two southpaws recently acquired from the Orioles stepped up, and helped lead Billy Martin’s squad to a road victory.
The 1976 New York Yankees were a well-oiled machine. That team won 97 games and took home the AL pennant, defeating the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS during their first playoff appearance in 12 years. A World Series title wasn’t in the cards just yet, as they ran into the juggernaut that was the Big Red Machine in that particular Fall Classic.