Top 5 Moments in Yankees’ History
When it comes to baseball, there aren’t many names that are more widely known than the iconic New York Yankees. They have been involved in some breathtaking moments throughout their decorated and colorful history. Today, we will explore their top 5 moments and delve into these moments in more detail.
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Aaron Judge’s Iconic 2017 Year
In today’s modern game, Aaron Judge is one of the finest players in MLB. Not to mention, he’s one of the tallest players that has ever played in the league, standing at a towering 6 feet 7 inches. He has been named to the all-star team four times, and in 2017, he broke the record for the most home runs by a Rookie.
Although this record has since been broken, Judge¾whilst he was draped in the iconic jersey of the New York Yankees¾broke a record that had been standing for 30 years. Not to mention that what made the moment even more special was that he broke the Rookie record in front of his home fans at Yankee Stadium.
Thurmon Munson & Bobby Murcer
In 1979, Munson died in a plane crash in Ohio. The Yankee owner at the time, George M. Steinbrenner, made an executive decision to allow all squad members to attend the funeral. By doing so, he ran the risk of the Yankees being penalized, as they may have potentially missed the game that they had scheduled against the Baltimore Orioles. However, the team managed to make it back in time, and Bobby Murcer, Munsons’s closest friend, essentially won the game single-handedly. It was an incredibly inspiring performance in front of a highly emotional crowd. Murcer never used the bat again and gifted it to Munson’s widow in a touching tribute.
Babe Ruth’s 3 Home Runs in a World Series Game
Babe Ruth is one of the crossover stars of American sports. He’s in a bracket with Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali and Tom Brady. The reason is, much like the other athletes listed, he transcended the sport he was involved in and rose to the very pinnacle. This wasn’t just down to their huge popularity, crossover appeal, and off-field antics¾they also performed at exceptional levels in their chosen sports.
It is fitting that our 3rd moment on the list involves 3 home runs. In the 1926 World Series, Babe Ruth hit 3 home runs, a feat only matched by two other players (Albert Pujols & Reggie Jackson). In the 1928 World Series, he became the first, and still the only, player to ever hit 3 home runs in two World Series. This record has stood for nearly 100 years and is one of many reasons why Babe Ruth is a name that is still so widely recognized¾more than 70 years after his death.
Don Larsen’s Perfect World Series Game
Sticking with the theme of legendary World Series performances, we couldn’t miss Don Larsen off this list. His now infamous performance is cemented in the history of MLB. Larsen is the only player who has ever played a perfect game in the World Series Final, and his 1956 performance still stands today.
It is unlikely that anyone will beat this record in a World Series, as only 23 perfect games have ever been played in Major League Baseball, never mind in a World Series. This legendary moment was immortalized by an image that went on to win a Pulitzer Prize. It is one of the most iconic American sports images of all time¾Yogi Berra jumped into Don Larsen’s arms just moments after completing his perfect game and winning the World Series for the Yankees.
Lou Gehrig’s Retirement Speech
Quite a sad note to end on, but also one of the most touching and life-affirming moments that has ever taken place in the history of the Yankees. Gehrig was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He was considered by many to be the second greatest, just behind Babe Ruth. The Yankees are fortunate to have both players in their illustrious history.
A true measure of the man, he spent his retirement speech not talking about himself or his incredible achievements but about his teammates and the immense pride he had that he had represented such a legendary team.
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