Josh Gibson – Biography
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Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 28, 2018 | Biographies, Hall Of Fame Inductions, Negro Leagues | 0 |
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Read MorePosted by Baseball | Jun 19, 2015 | 3000 Hit Club | 0 |
On June 19, 2015 At Yankee Stadium, Alex Rodriguez of the Yankees joins the 3,000 hit club with a...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 20, 2013 | Grand Slams | 0 |
Yankee designated hitter Alex Rodriguez establishes a major league record with his 24th career grand slam, going deep off George Kontos in the team’s 5-1 victory over the Giants in the Bronx. The two-out seventh-inning bases-loaded round tripper surpasses the mark established in 1938 by fellow Bronx Bomber Lou Gehrig.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 15, 2008 | All Star Game | 0 |
On July 15, 2008, the American League wins the longest All-Star Game in history, 4-3 in 15 innings at Yankee Stadium. The game lasts nearly five hours and each manager uses every one of their players in the marathon game –...
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Jul 14, 2008 | All Star Game | 0 |
Josh Hamilton hits 28 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby, a record for a single round. Hamilton fades after that and Justin Morneau goes on to win the event.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 27, 2008 | Club Records | 0 |
On June 27, 2008, At Yankee Stadium, Carlos Delgado of the Mets sets a franchise record with nine...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 7, 2008 | Batting Feat | 0 |
On June 7, 2008, Johnny Damon becomes the first player to collect six hits in a game at Yankee...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 4, 2007 | 500 Homerun, Milestones | 0 |
Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 500th homer
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jan 31, 2007 | All Star Game | 0 |
At New York’s Gracey Mansion, Major League Baseball announces the 2008 All-Star Game will be played at Yankee Stadium for the fourth time (1939, 1960, 1977) in the ballpark’s history. The annual Midsummer Classic will showcase the historic ‘House that Ruth Built’ in its final season as the home of the Bronx Bombers.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 19, 2004 | Adopted, ALCS | 0 |
In a contest which features two reversed calls by the umpires, the Red Sox, three outs from being swept in Game 4, become the first team in baseball history after trailing the series 0-3 to force a Game 7. Curt Schilling, playing with a dislocated ankle tendon, turns in an outstanding pitching performance in Boston’s 4-2 victory over the Bombers in the Bronx ballpark, 4-2.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 25, 2003 | World Series, World Series Clinchers | 0 |
On October 25, 2003, Josh Beckett is too much for the Yankees, going the distance to pitch a Game Six 2-0 victory over New York to win the World Series for the Florida Marlins in Yankee Stadium.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 16, 2003 | ALCS, Post Season | 0 |
On October 16, 2003, At Yankee Stadium the New York Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox in one of...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 31, 2001 | World Series | 0 |
On October 31, 2001, the Yankees rally to win a thrilling World Series game at Yankee Stadium....
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 20, 2000 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
The winningest pitcher in franchise history is honored by the Yankees during Whitey Ford Day ceremonies at Yankee Stadium. The crafty lefty holds the team record for victories (236), innings pitched (3,170 1/3), strikeouts (1,956), and shutouts (45).
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 10, 1999 | 10 Strikeout Game, One hitter, Pitching Feats | 0 |
The Red Sox trip the Yankees, 3 – 1, as Pedro Martinez hurls an impressive one-hitter for his 21st victory of the year. Martinez strikes out 17 batters, the most Yankees ever fanned in a single game. DH Chili Davis’ 2nd-inning home run is New York’s only safety. Chuck Knoblauch, leading off the game, gives the Yankees their only other baserunner; he is caught stealing, so Martinez faces just one over the minimum.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Jul 24, 1999 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
The Yankees rout the Indians 21-1 for their team’s largest margin of victory in 46 years. The Bronx Bombers’ designated hitter Chili Davis goes 5-for-6, collecting six RBIs in the late Saturday afternoon contest played at the ballpark in the Bronx.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 18, 1999 | No Hitters, Perfect Games | 0 |
On July 18, 1999, New York Yankees ace David Cone pitches the 14th perfect game of the modern era and the 16th overall in major league history. Cone doesn’t reach a three-ball count on a single batter and throws only 88 pitches...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 25, 1999 | Special Days | 0 |
Joe DiMaggion monument unveiled in Yankee Stadium
Read MorePosted by Tom | Jan 5, 1999 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Yogi Berra, after receiving an apology from Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for his 1985 dismissal as the team’s manager 16 games into the season, ends his self-exile from Yankee Stadium and the organization. The Bronx Bomber legend is expected to participate in future Opening Day and Old Timers’ ceremonies.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 17, 1998 | No Hitters | 0 |
On May 17, 1998, David Wells pitches the 13th perfect game in modern major league history as...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 14, 1996 | No Hitters | 0 |
On May 14, 1996, Dwight Gooden throws a no-hitter for the Yankees against the Mariners, at Yankee...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 28, 1989 | Homerun History | 0 |
1989 – Rickey Henderson of the New York Yankees sets a major league record when he leads off a game with a home run for the 36th time in his career, breaking a tie with Bobby Bonds.
Read MorePosted by Tom | Apr 10, 1989 | One hitter | 0 |
At Yankee Stadium, Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dave Stieb throws a one-hit, 8 – 0 shutout against New York, giving him three one-hitters in his last four starts dating back to the previous September.
Read MoreTommy John becomes the first pitcher to commit three errors on one play when he (1) bobbles...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 28, 1987 | Hit By Pitch | 0 |
On June 28, 1987, At Yankee Stadium the talk of the day was all about Yankee starter Rich Rhoden...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 13, 1986 | Fans, fights | 0 |
September 13, 1986 – at Yankee Stadium NEW YORK — Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 4, 1985 | 300th Victory, Milestones | 0 |
Tom Seaver of the Chicago White Sox wins his 300th game
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 2, 1985 | Fielding | 0 |
Ozzie Guillen scores from second base on an infield hit in the 11th to give the White Sox a 6 – 5 victory over the Yankees. Luis Salazar’s slow roller down the first base line is fielded by pitcher Rich Bordi, and with no play at first, Guillen keeps running. In the 7th, the Yankees have two runners thrown out at home on the same play.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Dec 27, 1984 | Free Agency | 0 |
New York Yankees sign free agent Ed Whitson to a five-year contract
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 18, 1983 | rules | 0 |
On August 18, 1983, the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals play the conclusion of the “Pine...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 24, 1983 | Homerun History, rules | 0 |
George Brett and The Pine Tar Game On July 24, 1983, the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 27, 1983 | fights | 0 |
May 27, 1983 New York Yankee Dave Winfield grabs Oakland A’s catcher Mike Heath by the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 27, 1982 | Firsts, Homerun History | 0 |
Reggie Jackson, who left the Bronx when the team decided not to renew his contract, returns to Yankee Stadium as an Angel, and to the delight of the New York crowd, hits a long home run contributing to California’s 3-1 rain-shortened victory over the home team. The fans show their displeasure about losing ‘Mr. October’ to free agency by chanting “Steinbrenner Sucks” as Jackson rounded the bases while the Yankee owner stands defiantly in his box.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 10, 1980 | ALCS | 0 |
1980 – George Brett hits an upper-deck three-run home run off relief ace Goose Gossage to give the Kansas City Royals a 4 – 2 victory and a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 2, 1979 | Death | 0 |
On August 2, 1979, 32-year-old Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees is killed in the crash of...
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Apr 5, 1979 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
At Yankee Stadium, 52,719 fans see Milwaukee jump on Ron Guidry for four runs in the 6th inning and beat New York, 5 – 1. It’s the most runs the Cy Young Award winner has allowed in a game since 1977. New York gets singles from their first three hitters, but manage to score just one run in the 1st inning off Mike Caldwell.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Aug 27, 1977 | Homerun History | 0 |
On August 27, 1977, Toby Harrah and Bump Wills of the Texas Rangers hit back-to-back inside-the-park home runs against the New York Yankees. Harrah and Wills connect on consecutive pitches in the Rangers’ 8-2 win at Yankee...
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Jul 19, 1977 | All Star Game | 0 |
At Yankee Stadium, the National League scores four times in the opening inning off Jim Palmer, en route to a 7 – 5 All-Star Game victory. Don Sutton, hurling three scoreless innings, is named the game’s MVP.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 20, 1976 | fights | 0 |
https://youtu.be/ohQaOO_mTzs May 29, 1976, Benches clear in the Bronx when New York Yankees Lou Piniella collides with Boston Red SOC catcher Carlton Fisk at home plate At Yankee Stadium. Join the Community Enter your email...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 1, 1973 | Ball Park | 0 |
The day after the season finale at Yankee Stadium, Mayor John Lindsay, who had given his approval for the renovation of the Bronx ballpark, ceremonially begins the project by scooping a pile of dirt from right field with a bulldozer. The on-field ceremony at the empty stadium includes the widows of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, who are given home plate and first base, respectively.
Read MorePosted by Tom | Apr 19, 1972 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Sparky Lyle becomes the first reliever to come into a game with a signature entrance song when the Yankee Stadium PA system plays Pomp and Circumstance as the closer approaches the mound. Although the southpaw secures the last out of the team’s 3-2�victory over�Milwaukee,�the�New York�relief pitcher feels�the song, selected by PR man Marty Appel to signify the end of the game much as the Edward Elgar’s march signals the end of an�academic accomplishment, adds more pressure to his closer role and asks the public relations department to put the tradition on hold.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 21, 1971 | 20 Wins | 0 |
Dave McNally wins his 20th game for the fourth consecutive season when he blanks New York at Yankee Stadium, 5-0. The southpaw becomes the first of the four 20-game winners on the club, which will include Jim Palmer, Mike Cuellar, and Pat Dobson.
Read MoreStadium Bomber Faces Prison after hitting Ray Fosse with Cherry Bomb June 24, 1970 In the Yankees’...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 24, 1970 | 3 homerun game, Homerun History | 0 |
Bobby Murcer ties record with 4 homeruns in a double header On June 24, 1970, ay Yankee Stadium,...
Read MorePosted by Tom | Jun 24, 1970 | Pitching Feats | 0 |
On June 24 1970 – At Yankee Stadium, Cleveland Indians first baseman Tony Horton calls for...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 12, 1970 | Special Days | 0 |
On April 12, 1970, plaques honoring Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle are dedicated at Yankee Stadium. The plaques are located in center field and will eventually be moved to “Monument Park” beyond the left field fence when the stadium is renovated in the mid-1970s.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 8, 1969 | New York Yankees, retired uniforms | 0 |
On June 8, 1969, the New York Yankees retire the uniform number of one of their greatest players on “Mickey Mantle Day” at Yankee Stadium. Mantle’s No. 7 is retired before a crowd of 60,096 fans, who stay on to watch the Yankees sweep a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox.
Read MorePosted by Baseball | Sep 20, 1968 | This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Mickey Mantle hits final home run, finishing his 18-year major league career third on the all-time home run list with 536 round-trippers behind only Babe Ruth and Willie Mays when he retires at the end of the season. The homer is given up by Jim Lonborg in a 4-3 loss to the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Read MorePosted by Tom | Jun 21, 1967 | fights, Hit By Pitch, Rivalries | 0 |
On June 21, 1967 In retaliation for Joe Foy getting struck in the helmet in the top of the frame,...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 14, 1967 | 500 Homerun, Homerun History, Milestones | 0 |
On May 14, 1967, around 4:16 pm in the bottom of the 7th Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees...
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