On this day in 2008 the "Evil Empire" attempted to
help with the healing process on the campus of Virginia Tech University after
32 students and staff became victims of a shooting spree the previous April.
The Yankees played the Hokies at Virginia Tech's English Field and George
Steinbrenner donated $1 million to a memorial fund while also making
arrangements for his team to participate in the exhibition. The ESPN Red Sox
did nothing.
Also on this day in 1943 the New York Yankees, and five other
teams, had to open spring training camps in northern locations. The Yankees
opened up camp in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Finally on this day in 1937 Lou Gehrig ended his holdout
after agreeing to a one year deal worth $36,000 with a $750 signing bonus.
Gehrig had originally asked New York for $50,000. The deal still made the
Yankees first basemen and last season's American League MVP the highest paid
player in all of baseball.
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Sorry for the Capatcha... Blame the Russians :)