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Oct. 17 – The storm before the storm
The never-ending drama that was the 1977 Yankees added a new chapter as Ed Figueroa said he wanted to leave the team.
Sal Maiorana
Oct 17, 20173 min read
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Oct. 4, 1977 – Rough week for The Boss
Royals manager Whitey Herzog expressed his dislike for George Steinbrenner, and called the Yankees cockroaches.
Sal Maiorana
Oct 4, 20172 min read
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Oct. 3, 1977 – Pay me if I win, Martin says
With the ALCS about to begin, Billy Martin chirped about wanting a new contract from George Steinbrenner.
Sal Maiorana
Oct 3, 20172 min read
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Sept. 25, 1977 – Yankees 15-2, Blue Jays 0-0
The Yankees pitched back-to-back shutouts to sweep a doubleheader from the Blue Jays.
Sal Maiorana
Sep 25, 20172 min read
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Sept. 22, 1977 – Reggie Jackson: The straw that stirred the Yankees
He was one of the most dynamic players in Yankee, so on this day off from the pennant race, a video/story on Reggie Jackson.
Sal Maiorana
Sep 22, 20174 min read
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Sept. 2, 1977 – Yankees 4, Twins 0
The Yankees won again, but Reggie Jackson saying he was thinking about retiring stole the headlines.
Sal Maiorana
Sep 2, 20172 min read
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August 31,1977 – Yankees 5, Mariners 4
Graig Nettles, still angry over his contract, hit two more homers to give him a career-high 34, as the Yankees beat the Mariners.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 31, 20173 min read
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August 23, 1977 – Yankees 8, White Sox 3
No one knew it at the time, but when the Yankees beat the White Sox, they moved into first place in the AL East for good.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 23, 20172 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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August 3, 1977 – Angels 5, Yankees 3
Thurman Munson, who was pushing the envelope on the Yankees' no-beard policy, again hinted about being traded.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 3, 20173 min read
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August 2, 1977 – Yankees 9, Angels 3
Reggie Jackson sent out some cryptic signals about the possibility of him leaving the Yankees after the season.
Sal Maiorana
Aug 2, 20173 min read
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July 28, 1977 – Yankees 14, Orioles 2
Following a blowout of the Orioles, Thurman Munson shared his feelings about the nonstop Yankee dysfunction.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 28, 20173 min read
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July 27, 1977 – Orioles 6, Yankees 4
Once again, George Steinbrenner gave Billy Martin a vote of confidence, provided Martin followed certain guidelines.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 27, 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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July 16, 1977 – Royals 5, Yankees 1
Mike Torrez expressed dissatisfaction with Yankees management following a loss to the Royals.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 16, 20173 min read
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July 15, 1977 – Royals 7, Yankees 4
George Steinbrenner flew to Kansas City, had a team meeting, and told his Yankees to basically put up and shut up.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 15, 20173 min read
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July 14, 1977 – Yankees 6, Brewers 3
George Steinbrenner never minced words and today he said the Yankees pitching was "horrendous."
Sal Maiorana
Jul 14, 20172 min read
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July 13, 1977 – BLACKOUT!
While the Yankees were losing Milwaukee, New York City plunged into darkness during the 1977 blackout.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 13, 20174 min read
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July 12, 1977 – Yankees 5, Brewers 2
Billy Martin angrily met with reporters pre-game and threatened to cut off their access to the team.
Sal Maiorana
Jul 12, 20173 min read
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