On this day in Yankee history...
1979: Billy Martin is involved in a barroom altercation with Joseph Cooper, a Minnesota marshmallow salesman. Cooper requires 15 stitches to close a gash in his lip. The fight will result in Martin being fired as Yankee manager for the second time.
1996: At Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the Braves jump out to a 6-0 lead, but the Yankees mount the biggest comeback in their long World Series history, pulling even with a three-run home run by Jim Leyritz in the 8th inning. After Bernie Williams is intentionally walked with runners on first and second base in the 10th, Steve Avery walks Wade Boggs to force in the deciding run.
https://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1996/B10230ATL1996.htm
Off the field, Bob Grim dies at the age of 66.
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