October 22nd

 On this day in Yankee history... 


1974: The Yankees and the Giants trade popular outfielders,  drawing the ire of their fans. The Giants send Bobby Bonds to New York for Bobby Murcer. Bonds will play one season for the Yankees before being traded to the California Angels, while Murcer will last only two years with the Giants before being dealt to the Cubs.  

1982: Robinson Cano is born. 

1996: In the World Series, David Cone holds off the Braves while Bernie Williams drives in three runs in a 5-2 win in Game 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. 

   
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2000: In Game 2 of the Fall Classic, the Yankees extend their World Series winning streak to 14 consecutive games, defeating the Mets 6-5 in a contest which is overshadowed by Roger Clemens throwing the barrel of a shattered bat in the direction of Mike Piazza as the Mets catcher runs to first base. The eagerly-awaited at bat, due to Clemens' beaning of Piazza in July, results in the two players confronting one another and the emptying of both benches. 

 
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