Archive for February 6th, 2009

Retired Numbers

It’s a nice winter time discussion.  Some comments.
Billy Martin – No.  This obviously was a George move – I mean, Billy was always a fan favorite to the general population.  But definitely not.
Reggie Jackson – No.  Five years is not enough. 
Elston Howard – it is difficult to comment.  I never saw him play.  Although from [...]

2 comments February 06 2009 | Russ | Discussion

Happy Birthday Babe.

0 comments February 06 2009 | Mike T | Discussion

Retired Numbers…

In my opinion, there are entirely too many retired numbers (17 and counting).  Below are all of the Retired numbers, the player with which it is associated,  the year in which the yankees retired the number, and finally my opinion as to whether the number should be retired:

4 – Lou Gherig – 1939 – (Yes)
3 – [...]

4 comments February 06 2009 | Mike T | Discussion