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THIS DAY AT THE OLD BALLPARK

 
May 31, 1980, at Yankee Stadium: Reggie Jackson hit a two-run homer in the 11th to give the Yankees an 8-6 win over the Blue Jays. Bobby Brown, Joe Lefebvre and Bobby Murcer also homered. Rudy May went 4 1/3 for the win, striking out six and allowing four hits. (link)

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