Welcome to This Day in Yankees History. Now that spring training is officially open, it’s time to get amped for the upcoming season. These daily posts will highlight two or three key moments in Yankees history on a given date, as well as recognize players born on the day. Hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane with us!
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25 Years Ago
The Yankees come to terms with free agent pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden.
Gooden was a phenom for the Mets in the 80s, debuting at 19, winning a Cy Young Award the next year when he was just 20, and helping the Mets win the ‘86 World Series. However, he then spent a lot of the next decade dealing with substance abuse problems, culminating with him being suspended for the entire 1995 season.