On this day in Yankee history...
1946: The Yankees acquire pitcher Allie Reynolds from the Indians for former AL MVP Joe Gordon and third baseman Eddie Bockman. Reynolds has struggled with Cleveland, losing 15 of 16 decisions during the season. He will reverse his fortunes in 1947, winning 19 games for the World Series champion Yanks.
1986: George Pipgras dies at the age of 86.
1987: Billy Martin is named manager of the Yankees for the fifth time, replacing Lou Piniella, who replaced Martin and is moved to general manager. Piniella led the Yankees to an 89-73 record in 1987, fourth in the AL East.
1992: Atley Donald dies at the age of 82.
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