BRONX, N.Y. — On this date in 2003, Aaron Boone’s home run earned the New York Yankees the American League Pennant. The blast off Tim Wakefield in the bottom of the eleventh inning secured the 39th pennant in franchise history. The 6-5 victory also prolonged the “Curse of the Bambino” for the Boston Red Sox for one more year.
A historic moment in the history of #TheRivalry.
17 years ago, @AaronBoone happened. pic.twitter.com/UQ7mtOfG96
— MLB Vault (@MLBVault) October 16, 2020
The home run for me signifies a much simpler time.