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BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in New York Yankees history, Yogi Berra was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Bronx Pinstripes | January 19, 2020

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On Jan. 19, 1972, the BBWAA elected quite the trio, enshrining the Yankee catcher, and prolific pitchers Sandy Koufax and Early Wynn.

48 years ago today, the BBWAA elected a powerhouse trio to the Hall of Fame: @dodgers superstar Sandy Koufax, @indians hurler Early Wynn and @yankees legend Yogi Berra. Berra and Koufax are pictured here with Ed Stack, center. https://t.co/0RW4XsE8B5 pic.twitter.com/LffqLbxUaL

— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (@baseballhall) January 19, 2020

Berra accrued 85.6 percent on his second time on the ballot.

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