On May 30, 1932, in a pregame ceremony, the Yankees dedicated a plaque in memory of former skipper Miller Huggins. This would be the start to famous Monument Park. The Yanks honored him by winning both games of a doubleheader against the Red Sox 7-5 and 13-3.
Huggins fell ill on September 20, 1929 and checked into Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. Despite doctors best efforts, he passed away on September 25, 1929 of pyaemia. The American League canceled its games the following day out of respect, and the viewing of his casket at Yankee Stadium drew thousands of tearful fans. A moment of silence was held for Huggins before the start of Game 4 of the 1929 World Series.
He was the only man who knew how to keep me in line. -Babe Ruth
Huggins managed the team from 1918-1929 during the rise and dominance of Murderer’s Row. Under his command, the Yanks won six AL pennants and three World Series, the first of which was the first in Yankees’ history. His plaque reads: “As a tribute to a splendid character who made priceless contribution to baseball and on this field brought glory the the New York Club of the American League.” In his 12 years at the helm, the team went 1067-719 (.597 winning percent.)
