Set the stage, the year is 1996 and the New York Yankees are at home playing the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS. New York was trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the eight inning when Derek Jeter sent a deep fly ball to right field that cleared the fence for a game tying home run according to umpire Rich Garcia. Baltimore outfielder Tony Tarasco and manager Davey Johnson protested that a young fan, Jeffrey Maier, had interfered with the ball. The Yankees went on to win the game and the series and many think the young man changed the game and the series.
Also on this day in 1961 the Yankees would capture their 19th
World Series Championship when they beat the Cincinnati Reds in Game 5 by the
score of 13-5. Johnny Blanchard, a reserve player, would hit two home runs and
bat .400 in the series.
Also on this day in 1958 the Yankees beat the Milwaukee
Braves in Game 7 of the World Series for their 18th World Series
Championship. This was also the Yankees seventh World Series win of the decade
capping off an incredible streak.
Also on this day in 1938 the Yankees became the first team
to win three consecutive World Series titles when they beat the Chicago Cubs in
four games.
Finally on this day in 1928 the Yankees would win their
third World Series Championship in the franchise’s history as they completed
their second consecutive sweep in the Fall Classic. Babe Ruth hit three home
runs in the World Series game and the Yankees as a team hit five in the
contest.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)