Welcome to the relaunched This Day in Yankees History. With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in mere days, 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 (February 16)
97 Years Ago
Tony Boeckel, the third baseman for the Boston Braves, becomes the first active Major Leaguer killed in a car accident after sustaining ultimately fatal injuries the day prior.