Jan 16, 2022MLB: Berra and Ford Sign New Contracts with YankeesJan. 16, 1962 - While downstairs at Toots Shor’s the “poor people” were having lunch today, Yogi Berra and Whitey Ford (pictured with Roy...
Jan 7, 2022The Bat, Not the Ball: Maris Explains His Home-Run TotalJan. 7, 1962 - A better bat, not a livelier ball, helped Roger Maris to his record total of 61 home runs last year. The 27-year-old...
Jan 2, 2022Two Minor Leaguers Vie for Yankees Shortstop JobJan. 2, 1962 - As the world champion New York Yankees look forward to launching another spring-training campaign next month, Manager...
Dec 18, 2021Ping Bodie is DeadDec. 18, 1961 - Ping Bodie (pictured left in 1920), the slugging outfielder who was a former roommate of Babe Ruth (right), died of...