Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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This Day in Yankees History (February 21st)
36 Years Ago
Prior to the 1985 season, George Steinbrenner assured manager Yogi Berra that he would not be fired during the season, no matter how badly the team might perform. With the team posting a 6-10 record a few weeks into the season, however, the owner went back on his word, sending general manager Clyde King to fire Yogi and bring back Billy Martin for his fourth tenure as Yankees manager.