On August 22, 1949 — After the Giants had offered him to every team in the National League, Johnny Mize, who had expressed his displeasure about his playing time, is bought by Yankee general manager George Weiss for $40,000. The 36 year-old slugging first baseman doesn’t disappoint the Bronx fans, Playing primarily as a backup first baseman and platoon role, Mize will participate in all five of the Yankees’ world championships from 1949 to 1953.