On this day in 1999, the return of Yogi Berra was celebrated at Yankee Stadium after a 14-year hiatus, which Berra spent away from the House That Ruth Built due to a feud with George Steinbrenner. Legends like Phil Rizzuto and Don Larsen were in attendance to welcome the beloved Berra home, as Steinbrenner and the Hall of Fame catcher set aside their differences for the good of the franchise.
However, the pregame ceremonies took a back seat to the real show, which would unfold during the actual game against the Montreal Expos. The star of the show would be David Cone, who provided the perfect follow-up to Berra's return (emphasis on perfect).