On this day 25 years ago, the New York Yankees were trying to end an 18-year championship drought. The scenario was Game 5 of the ‘96 World Series. That day, the baseball world bore witnesses to one of the greatest pitching duels in the history of the Fall Classic.
Here was the lineup for both ball-clubs during that day.
New York Yankees
- 1. Derek Jeter (SS)
- 2. Charlie Hayes (3B)
- 3. Bernie Williams (CF)
- 4. Cecil Fielder (1B)
- 5. Darryl Strawberry (LF)
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