The Yankees ride two-run homers from Mickey Mantle, Hank Bauer and Gil McDougald to a 10 – 2 win over Kansas City.

 

On June 23 1959 — The Yankees ride two-run homers from Mickey Mantle, Hank Bauer and Gil McDougald to a 10 – 2 win over Kansas City.

 

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