Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The playoffs may be underway, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a trip into the past. 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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69 Years Ago
The 1951 World Series pit the Yankees against their crosstown foes, the New York Giants, who were riding high following a pennant-clinching game.