★ The 1978 Yankees came back from 14 games behind the Red Sox in July to force a one-game playoff — which Bucky Dent famously won with a home run over the Green Monster.
★ The 1978 Yankees came back from 14 games behind the Red Sox in July to force a one-game playoff — which Bucky Dent famously won with a home run over the Green Monster.
★ Steve Garvey played in 1,207 consecutive games from 1975 to 1983, the NL record for most consecutive games played.
