Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. 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. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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91 Years Ago
Babe Ruth became the highest-paid player in big league history on this day in 1930, earning $80,000 per year on a two-year, $160,000 contract that came during during the lows of the Great Depression.