Dozens of notable players have taken part in a World Series while members of the Yankees. That includes many All-Stars, Hall of Famers, and countless other solid players. However, the first action by any Yankee in a World Series game came from someone who would be out of the majors less than a year later.
Elmer Miller first broke into major league baseball with the Cardinals in 1912. While there is some confusion about how old he is exactly, he came to prominence playing semi-pro baseball in his early 20s.