George Steinbrenner was known for his hiring and firing of
his manager’s but easily the longest tenured manager during his reign as
Yankees manager was Joe Torre. After winning four World Series championships
with the club and reaching the postseason every single season as the Yankees
manager Steinbrenner threatened Torre’s job on this day in 2007 stating that if
the team did not beat the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS this season that his
job would be in jeopardy. The Yankees trailed 2-0 in the best of five series
and would rally behind Mr. Torre on this day to win 6-4 in come from behind
fashion.
Also on this day in 1988 Billy Martin was once again
replaced as the manager of the Yankees by Dallas Green. During his tenure Martin compiled a 1253-1013 record as the manager of the Tigers, Yankees, Twins, A’s,
and Rangers in 19 seasons.
Finally on this day in Yankees history New York clinched two
different World Series titles. The first was in 1950 when rookie pitcher Whitey
Ford helped the Yankees sweep Philadelphia for the team’s second consecutive
World Series title. In 1952 the Yankees would win their fourth consecutive
title, also on this day, as the Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in seven
games.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)