52K views · 842 reactions | In 1997, Yankees pitcher David Wells started a game against the Cleveland Indians wearing Babe Ruth’s autographed cap from 1934. Manager Joe Torre had him remove it after the first inning for uniform compliance. Without the cap, Wells blew a 3-0 lead, and the Indians won 12-8. Wells had bought the hat for $35,000 and paid his $2,500 fine in single dollar bills. #baseball #yankees #funny | MLB Throwbacks | Facebook

⚾️On June 16, 1997 at Yankee Stadium, the Mets beat their crosstown rivals, 6-0, in the first-ever regular-season game between the two teams. The Mets’ Dave Mlicki throws a complete-game shutout, blanking the Bronx Bombers on 9 hits. The Yankees would go on to win the next 2 games to take the series.⚾️ | Davenport Sports Network