Joe DiMaggio scores the winning run on a squeeze bunt by Phil Rizzuto

Joe DiMaggio scores the winning run on a squeeze bunt by Phil Rizzuto

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In the bottom of the ninth, Joe DiMaggio scores the winning run on a squeeze bunt by Phil Rizzuto off Cleveland starter Bob Lemon, giving the Yankees a 2-1 walk-off victory. The dramatic win breaks the tie for first place with the Tribe, and the Bronx Bombers will stay in front for the rest of the season.

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Gil McDougald ties a major league record by driving in six runs in one inning

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On May 3, 1951, Rookie Gil McDougald of the New York Yankees ties a major league record by driving in six runs in one inning. McDougald hits a grand slam and a two-run triple in the ninth inning of a 17-3 demolition of the St. Louis Browns at Sportsman’s Park. McDougald’s record will eventually be…

For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, public address announcer Bob Sheppard announces the Yankees’ lineup. The ‘Voice of God’s introduction of the Bronx Bombers will include the memorable names of Mickey Mantle, playing his first game in pinstripes, Phil Rizzuto, and Yogi Berra, but the first player’s name announced will be DiMaggio – Dom DiMaggio, the leadoff batter for the visiting Red Sox.

For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, public address announcer Bob Sheppard announces the Yankees’ lineup. The ‘Voice of God’s introduction of the Bronx Bombers will include the memorable names of Mickey Mantle, playing his first game in pinstripes, Phil Rizzuto, and Yogi Berra, but the first player’s name announced will be DiMaggio – Dom DiMaggio, the leadoff batter for the visiting Red Sox.

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For the first time, in a career that will span more than half of a century, public address announcer Bob Sheppard announces the Yankees’ lineup. The ‘Voice of God’s introduction of the Bronx Bombers will include the memorable names of Mickey Mantle, playing his first game in pinstripes, Phil Rizzuto, and Yogi Berra, but the first player’s name announced will be DiMaggio – Dom DiMaggio, the leadoff batter for the visiting Red Sox.

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1950

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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1950 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Philadelphia Phillies NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Ferry Coleman Awards – Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League MVP Awards – NL Kim Konstanty AL Phil Rizzuto Major League Rookie…

The Baseball Writers Association of America selects New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto as the American League MVP

The Baseball Writers Association of America selects New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto as the American League MVP

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The Baseball Writers Association of America selects New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto as the American League MVP. He posted a .324 batting average with 200 hits and 125 runs, but drove in just 66 runs. Rizzuto, who receives 16 of 23 first-place votes, easily outpoints runner-ups Billy Goodman of the Boston Red Sox and teammate Yogi Berra.

66,924 fans are on hand for Johnny Mize Day at Yankee Stadium

66,924 fans are on hand for Johnny Mize Day at Yankee Stadium

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66,924 fans are on hand for Johnny Mize Day at Yankee Stadium, as the Yankees top the fading Red Sox, 9 – 5, to go 4 games up on Boston and 2 1/2 ahead of Detroit. Phil Rizzuto contributes a single, double, and home run, while Yogi Berra adds 4 hits, including a triple. Joe DiMaggio’s hit streak reaches 15. New York will win 5 of their next 7, while the Tigers will manage to go 4-3.

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Ted Williams, who lost the Triple Crown when his batting average was .0002 below that of George Kell, wins the American League MVP Award vote in a landslide

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1949 – Ted Williams, who lost the Triple Crown when his batting average was .0002 below that of George Kell, wins the American League MVP Award vote in a landslide. Phil Rizzuto and Joe Page finish second and third in the voting.

Whitey Kurowski hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning of Game 5, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 4 – 2 victory to capture the World Series over the Yankees
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Whitey Kurowski hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning of Game 5, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 4 – 2 victory to capture the World Series over the Yankees

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1942 – Whitey Kurowski hits a two-run home run in the 9th inning of Game 5, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 4 – 2 victory to capture the World Series over the Yankees.