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June 2, 1977 – Yankees 10, Twins 3
Lou Piniella was starting to get used to the DH role, and he delivered a big performance.
Sal Maiorana
Jun 2, 20172 min read
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June 1, 1977 – Twins 4, Yankees 3
Billy Martin's questionable bullpen usage proved costly in a walk-off loss to Rod Carew and the Twins.
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Jun 1, 20173 min read
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May 31, 1977 – Red Sox 5, Yankees 1
While the Yankees were losing in Boston, the Mets were hiring Joe Torre as their new manager.
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May 31, 20173 min read
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May 30, 1977 – Yankees 5, Red Sox 4
Weak-armed Mickey Rivers saved the Yankees by throwing out Butch Hobson at the plate in the ninth.
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May 30, 20173 min read
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May 29, 1977 – Yankees 5, White Sox 2
Hitless into the sixth inning, the Yankees erupted to pull out a victory for Ed Figueroa.
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May 29, 20172 min read
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May 28, 1977 – White Sox 9, Yankees 4
Following a tough Ron Guidry outing, Billy Martin found time to rip Reds manager Sparky Anderson.
Sal Maiorana
May 28, 20172 min read
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May 27, 1977 – Yankees 8, White Sox 6
After contributing to a great comeback victory, Reggie Jackson spoke about the Sport magazine story.
Sal Maiorana
May 27, 20173 min read
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May 26, 1977 - The debut of Star Wars
The Yankees were off today, but perhaps no one cared because the original Star Wars hit movie theaters.
Sal Maiorana
May 26, 20172 min read
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May 25, 1977 – Yankees 3-0, Rangers 2-1
George and Billy had another meeting, and then the Yankees were stymied by Gaylord Perry.
Sal Maiorana
May 25, 20172 min read
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May 24, 1977 – Yankees 6, Red Sox 5
The infamous Sport magazine, "straw that stirs the drink" article exploded in the Yankee clubhouse.
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May 24, 20174 min read
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May 23, 1977 – Red Sox 4, Yankees 3
Reggie Jackson homered against the Red Sox, then ignored his teammates.
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May 23, 20174 min read
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May 22 – Yankees 1-8, Orioles 5-2
Earl Weaver shared his opinion on Billy Martin's inability to stay out of controversy.
Sal Maiorana
May 22, 20173 min read
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May 21, 1977 – Orioles 4, Yankees 3 (12)
Another Orioles victory, and tensions continue to mount as Billy Martin sat out Reggie Jackson.
Sal Maiorana
May 21, 20173 min read
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May 20, 1977 – Orioles 6, Yankees 5
Jim Palmer pitched terribly, and though he denied it, he buzzed Reggie Jackson.
Sal Maiorana
May 20, 20173 min read
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May 19, 1977 – Yankees 9, Orioles 1
The Yankees won, but Paul Blair created a minor stir involving Jimmy Wynn.
Sal Maiorana
May 19, 20172 min read
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May 18, 1977 - Paul Blair
Another day off for the Yankees, so here's a video player profile of outfielder Paul Blair.
Sal Maiorana
May 18, 20172 min read
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May 17, 1977 – Yankees 5, A’s 2 (15)
Billy Martin would be laughed at today for his bullpen usage. But on this night in '77, Sparky Lyle went six-plus innings.
Sal Maiorana
May 17, 20172 min read
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May 16, 1977 – A’s 8, Yankees 4
The Yankees were woefully sloppy in falling behind 5-0 in the first inning and never recovered against Oakland.
Sal Maiorana
May 16, 20173 min read
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May 15, 1977 – Angels 8, Yankees 2
Thurman Munson had to leave the game with a sore foot, and the story of a former Yankee farm-hand.
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May 15, 20173 min read
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May 14, 1977 – Yankees 4, Angels 1
Graig Nettles and Don Gullett both showed signs of escaping their early-season doldrums with big nights.
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May 14, 20172 min read
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