April 11th

 On this day in Yankee history... 

1917: Red Sox ace Babe Ruth pitches a three-hitter in shutting down the Yankees on Opening Day in a 10-3 win. Ruth's performance marks the start of good things to come. He will win 24 games this year, while leading the AL with 35 complete games. 

                         

                          http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1917/B04110NYA1917.htm 



 

1954:  To make room for promising rookie outfielder Wally Moon, the Cardinals trade longtime great Enos Slaughter to the Yankees in exchange for four minor leaguers, including future NL Rookie of the Year Bill Virdon. 

 

1980: Mark Teixeira is born. 

                           

                              https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Mark_Teixeira