Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. Even with the start of the 2020 season, the Pinstripe Alley team has decided to continue the revived program in its new format. 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 (August 20)
82 Years Ago
With a single by Red Rolfe and walks by Tommy Henrich and Joe DiMaggio loading the bases in the top of the first, Lou Gehrig hits the 23rd — and final — grand slam of his career, this time off Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Buck Ross.