Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. The season may be underway, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a trip into the past. 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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74 Years Ago
Nearly 43,000 fans show up to the Bronx to watch the Yankees take on the Tigers. The crowd brings the Yankees’ season total attendance over 2 million as they become the first team ever to eclipse the historic mark.