Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 baseball season has come to an end, so let’s dig into the history books. 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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54 Years Ago
The Yankees trade longtime third baseman Clete Boyer to the Braves for pitcher Chi-Chi Olivo and outfielder Bill Robinson.
Boyer had manned the hot corner for the Yankees since 1959 after coming over in a trade with the A’s.