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TBT: Derek Jeter

http://gty.im/463915404 November 5, 1996 The New York Yankees had just beaten the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series. A young shortstop by the name of Derek Jeter had five hits in the series and scored five runs. Just over a week after the Yankees won Game 6, Jeter was named the American League Rookie of the Year. Jeter was the first rookie…
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TBT: Maris and Ruth

http://gty.im/51511934 October 1, 1932 The Yankees and the Cubs squared off in game 3 of the World Series in Wrigley Field. The Yankees came into Chicago after winning the first two games in New York. The Cubs and their fans were giving the Yankees, and especially Babe Ruth, an earful. Ruth was not bothered by it in the first inning, as he hit a…
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