On this day in 1961 the New York Yankees announced the team
will oppose any plans that would enable the new National League expansion team
from New York, later to be called the New York Mets, from using Yankee Stadium.
The decision leaves the Polo Grounds as the only viable option for the new team
until Shea Stadium was built.
Also on this day in 1958 the Phillies purchased Joe Collins
from the New York Yankees after Collins had spent his entire ten season career
in pinstripes. Collins, rather than report to the Phillies, decided to retire
and finish his career with seven World Series appearances and a .256 lifetime
batting average. Good for him, Yankee or bust.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)