★ 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.
★ Rod Carew won seven batting titles between 1969 and 1978, including four straight from 1972–1975. He hit over .330 in nine separate seasons.
