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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52 Years Ago
The Yankees lose César Gerónimo to the Astros in the Rule 5 Draft. It was a barely-discussed move at the time, as Gerónimo was only 20 and the Yankees had only signed him out of the Dominican Republic a year prior.