yanksblog.com - 8/2/2008
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Nearly a couple of weeks ago, we reported on the list of former Yankees that would be present on Old-Timers Day on August 2. Peter Abraham provides a new press release revealing a number of new names that have been added to the bill.
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Game 110: Old Timers’ Day
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The weather isn’t great today, but hopefully the baseball gods are merciful and allow today’s Old Timers’ Day ceremonies go as planned. With more Old Timers’ on hand than ever before, today not only honors the great Yankees of yesteryear, but will also allow us to celebrate the life of Thurman Munson, who was killed in a plane wreck 29 years ago today.
While it just won’t be the same without Scooter and Bobby, today will be a welcome pick-me up for all Yankees’ fans out there. Personally, I’m most looking forward to seeing Coney, Jimmy Key, Straw & ...
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