The Most Despicable Yankees Owner Ever

May 25, 2012 by Gabriel Schechter · 3 Comments

Last week I contributed to a discussion on Facebook started by someone who wondered why Jacob Ruppert has never been elected to the Hall of Fame. I had to agree that he has strong credentials as a successful and influential owner–certainly he belongs in the Plaque Gallery ahead of Tom Yawkey, whose most relevant contribution […]

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Book Review: “This BAD DAY in Yankees History”

May 25, 2009 by Mike Lynch · Leave a Comment

Gabriel Schechter’s book, This BAD DAY is Yankees History, doesn’t just bash the Yankees, it also takes the reader on a fascinating trip through baseball’s past.

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