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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86 Years Ago
A group headed by NFL Brooklyn Dodgers owner Dan Topping, league exec Larry MacPhail, and real estate magnate Del Webb purchase the Yankees from former owner Jacob Ruppert’s estate, for the relatively paltry sum of $2.