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This Day in Yankees History: Happy Birthday, Babe Ruth!

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The New Year is upon us, and the winter hot stove continues to percolate. 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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100 Years Ago

The House That Ruth Build gets a site thanks to the Land That Rupert and Huston Bought.

Exactly 100 years ago today, the Yankees’ owners bought a ten-acre plot of land in the Bronx on which they planned to build a new stadium.