May 1st

 On this day in Yankee history... 



1920: Babe Ruth hits his 50th career home run, and his first in pinstripes, in a 6-0 win over the Red Sox. 

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1951:  On Mother's Day, Mickey Mantle hits the first home run of his career, off Randy Gumpert in an 8-3 victory over the White Sox at Comiskey Park. In the same game, former Negro Leagues star Minnie Miñoso becomes the first black player in the history of the White Sox franchise. Miñoso belts a home run in his first at-bat for the team off Vic Rashi. 

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