October 21, 2000: José Vizcaino wins Game 1 for Yankees in 12th inning
In October 2000, for the first time in 44 years, two New York…
May 13, 1985: Mattingly sets MVP tone with walk-off homer in record-tying comeback
In the days leading up to one of Yankee Stadium’s most surprising…
April 13, 1978: How sweet it is! Reggie Jackson’s candy bar makes debut
While playing for the Oakland A’s in 1976, Reggie Jackson once…
October 26, 1996: Glory returns to the Bronx as Yankees beat Braves in six
It had been a long time. Too long for most, an eternity for some.…
October 9, 1996: Jeffrey Maier assists Derek Jeter’s game-tying homer in ALCS opener
New York’s reception of Roberto Alomar was the major storyline…
April 10, 1998: Yankees, A’s combine for Yankee Stadium scoring record in home opener
The New York Yankees were set to play their first home game of…
October 11, 1977: Yankees leave Dodgers blue in Game 1 of World Series
Yankees President Gabe Paul told reporters on November 18, 1976,…
July 10, 1997: Hideki Irabu brings Japan to Yankee Stadium
“[Hideki Irabu] literally took on a nation to come here. He…
October 14, 1978: Yankees tie World Series with one extra-base hit and one excessive hip
Heavy clouds hung over Yankee Stadium before Game Four of the…
September 29, 1987: Don Mattingly’s record sixth grand slam sinks Red Sox
For a player who had excelled so consistently for the prior three…
October 6, 1978: Munson, Yankees outslug Royals in Game 3
American League umpire Ron Luciano relished pulse-quickening…
October 17, 2000: David Justice powers Yankees to 37th AL pennant in comeback win
Nearly a quarter of a century had passed since the New York Yankees…
September 30, 1984: Mattingly overtakes teammate Winfield for batting title on final day
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner became the champion…
May 17, 2002: Giambi’s game-ending grand slam gives Yankees 14-inning win over Twins
With rain falling and the clock approaching 1:00 A.M., Yankees…
September 4, 1993: Jim Abbott throws a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium
It was 77 degrees with an overcast sky and occasional rain in…
July 1, 2004: Derek Jeter’s dangerous diving catch saves Yankees’ sweep of Red Sox
In the middle of an instant classic between the Red Sox and Yankees,…
October 16, 2003: Aaron Boone’s home run wins the pennant for Yankees
A rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox…
June 13, 2003: Clemens reaches 300 wins and 4,000 strikeouts at Yankee Stadium
For the second time in 18 days, a sellout crowd of over 55,000…
May 28, 2000: Pedro Martinez, Red Sox defeat Roger Clemens, Yankees in a game for the ages
The game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox…
October 27, 1999: Clemens, Rivera shut down Braves to sweep World Series
“We’re just like everyone else. When good things are happening,…
July 8, 2000: Yankees defeat Mets twice in rare twin bill in separate ballparks
Mets manager Bobby Valentine and Yankees manager Joe Torre.…
May 19, 1998: Benitez beanball begins big brawl between Baltimore Birds, Bronx Bombers
“I guess if you can’t win ballgames, you gotta try to win…
October 17, 1998: Greg Vaughn homers twice and Tony Gwynn once, but Yankees rally to beat Padres in World Series opener
Heavy underdogs against the Yankees, who with 114 wins set a…
October 18, 1977: Reggie becomes ‘Mr. October’ with 3 home runs in World Series
Joe DiMaggio was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first…