In light of New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera‘s ascension into the Hall of Fame via unanimous vote, February 2 is a great day for Hall fans, and by logical extension for Yankee fans. To start with, Babe Ruth was inducted into the very first class this day in 1936. He was joined in this by Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Matthewson, and Walter Johnson.
Yankee Pitching:
Yankee pitching greats from both sides of the plate were voted into the Hall on February 2 also, with righty Waite Hoyt (in 1969) and Lefty Gomez (in 1972).