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This Day in Yankees History: Pettitte pitches Yankees to World Series lead

Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The 2020 Yankees season may have 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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81 Years Ago

Joe DiMaggio is named AL MVP after a season where he hit .381/.448/.671 with 30 home runs. He was just 24-years-old and in his fourth major league season.