Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. With the offseason well underway, 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 (December 14)
35 Years Ago
At the conclusion of a years-long battle with lymphatic cancer, the single-season home-run king, Roger Maris, passes away at just 51-years-old.