May 5th

 On this day in Yankee history... 


1925: Everett Scott is benched, ending his streak of 1,307 consecutive games played that started in 1918 while he was with the Red Sox. Scott, who gives way to Pee Wee Wanninger at shortstop, has the longest playing streak to that point, but his record will be broken by Lou Gehrig.  

On the same day, Bob Cerv is born. 

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






1969: Hideki Irabu is born.  

                               https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/irabuhi01.shtml





2010: Andy Pettitte earns his fourth win of the year against no losses in beating the Orioles 7-5, but the veteran Yankee starter has to be removed from the game after only 77 pitches and undergoes an MRI on his left elbow. The test reveals no structural damage, but Pettitte will have to rest until the inflammation goes away. He will retire after this season, then make a comeback in 2012. 

                     http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2010/B05050NYA2010.htm