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Oct. 2, 1977 – Yankees 8, Tigers 7
The Yankees closed out the season by winning their 100th game, the 13th time they had reached that plateau.
Sal Maiorana
Oct 2, 20172 min read
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Sept. 20, 1977 – A rainy day to delay the drama
With a rainout at Fenway, this gave the media a chance to grill Billy about not starting Dave Kingman at DH in the first game.
Sal Maiorana
Sep 20, 20172 min read
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August 29, 1977 – Yankees 5, Royals 3
In a makeup game the Royals didn't want to be playing, Chris Chambliss beat them with a dramatic walk-off homer. Again.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 29, 20173 min read
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August 8 – Shavegate: Munson cleans it up
Prior to an exhibition game in Syracuse, Thurman Munson finally shaved off his beard, then swore off all interviews.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 8, 20173 min read
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August 6, 1977 – Mariners 9, Yankees 2
Following one of the worst losses of the season, Lou Piniella called out his teammates for their selfish behavior.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 6, 20173 min read
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July 25 – The Boss to Billy: Get it Together
A rainout at the Stadium, so George Steinbrenner took the opportunity to clear the air regarding Billy Martin.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 25, 20173 min read
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July 24, 1977 – Yankees 3, Royals 1
It was another uncomfortable day for Billy Martin, whose job was again rumored to be on the line.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 24, 20174 min read
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June 25, 1977 - Yankees 5, Red Sox 1
Mike Torrez was tremendous and he ended the Red Sox record home run streak at 10 games.
Sal Maiorana
Jun 25, 20172 min read
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June 20, 1977 – Tigers 2, Yankees 1
Billy Martin was on the verge of being fired, but GM Gabe Paul decided to stick with him.
Sal Maiorana
Jun 20, 20173 min read
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June 10, 1977 - Yankees 4, Twins 1
Ron Guidry, who had scuffled recently, was back in form in a dominant win over the Twins.
Sal Maiorana
Jun 10, 20173 min read
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May 13, 1977 – Yankees 3, Angels 0
The circus known as the Yankees was in full flight as Billy Martin and GM Gabe Paul traded barbs.
Sal Maiorana
May 13, 20173 min read
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April 19, 1977 - Blue Jays 8, Yankees 3
The Yankees lost their fifth in a row, and Boss George met with the media to defend manager Billy Martin. Really.
Sal Maiorana
Apr 19, 20172 min read
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