All posts tagged "Babe Ruth"
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3.4KNews and RumorsBabe Ruth’s 1919 contract, 1927 World Series ring are up for auction
In the winter of 1919, the Yankees paid the Boston Red Sox $100,000 for Babe Ruth. But in 2017, that kind of...
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8.9KNews and RumorsGiancarlo Stanton tired of Judge comparisons
Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs in at 245 pounds. New York Yankees rookie slugger...
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6.0KA Look BackYankees – Cubs memories
This weekend the New York Yankees travel to Chicago to take on the defending World Champion Chicago Cubs. The two teams will...
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3.6KA Look BackHome Opener memories
The most celebrated team in sports history has had many historical home openers. The New York Yankees opened the original Yankee Stadium...
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10.4KA Look BackLou Gehrig’s legacy not defined by his disease
If you asked fans that are new to the game of baseball who Lou Gehrig was, many would answer “There’s a disease...
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6.5KStats BreakdownScanning the Yankees record books
Records are meant to be broken. When one views the New York Yankees record books, it’s easier said than done. Most Yankee...
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8.7KNews and RumorsJust how close is the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry?
Yesterday, MLB Network released a poll via their twitter page asking fans to vote on which rivalry is currently the most heated...
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5.7KA Look BackYankees seasons ending in seven
The year 2017 means a year ending in seven for the New York Yankees. Some of those seasons have ended in triumph,...
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8.9KA Look BackFrom Griffith to Jeter: The Yankees captains
Most Yankees fans know that Derek Jeter, Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson, and Lou Gehrig were captains of the team. But, many fans...
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5.2KA Look BackWe miss the Mick
On October 20, 1931, Mickey Charles Mantle was born to Mutt and Lowell Mantle. Mutt, whose real name was Elvin, named his...
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4.3KYankees HistoryOctober 1st: an important day in Yankees history
Ah, October 1st, what a great day in Yankees’ history. Many things have happened on this day in history, so put down...
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3.5KFeatured ColumnBeltran makes his case for the Hall
Last Thursday, Carlos Beltran stepped to the plate against the Colorado Rockies. The Yankees trailed 8-4 with two men aboard, and appeared ready...
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8.9KYankees HistoryOn this day in Yankees history – Babe Ruth’s final appearance at Yankee Stadium
June 13, 1948 was the 25th anniversary of Yankee Stadium and the franchise’s first World Series. Babe Ruth was on hand for the celebration in what would...
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8.6KYankees HistoryOn this day in Yankees history – Babe Ruth Day
70 years ago today, the Yankees hosted Babe Ruth Day at Yankee Stadium to honor the ailing Sultan of Swat, who was nearing...
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6.6KFeatured ColumnMLB needs to retire number 3
If you say “Babe Ruth” to a baseball fan, either a casual one or a die hard, they know exactly who you...
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5.0KA Look BackOpening Day: The top 5 Yankees home openers
The time has finally come; the week that comprises some of the best days of the year if you are a baseball fan. Yes,...
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5.0KFormer YankeesYankees fields in Tampa named after legends
While the stadium across the street is no longer named “Legends Field”, the four fields at the Yankees’ minor league complex have...
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3.4KA Look BackYankees seasons ending with six
Soon enough the 2016 edition of the New York Yankees will take the field. When they do, they’ll be looking to match...
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4.7KA Look Back80 years ago the first Hall of Fame class was chosen
Back on February 2, 1936, Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner became immortalized as the inaugural class...
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1.9KNews and RumorsOn this day in Yankee history- Yankee Stadium closes its doors
For Seven years ago today, Yankee Stadium took its final curtain call. After 85 years of unforgettable memories, the New York Yankees played...