VINTAGE July 27, 1957 YANKEES vs TIGERS 11th Annual OLD TIMERS DAY TICKET STUB.
Before the current Yankees took the field against the Tigers, a nostalgic pregame show featured a two-inning exhibition game between retired stars.
The New York Times
The New York Times
The Matchup: Former Yankees stars played against 25 notable former Detroit Tigers.
Special Guests: The guests of honor were recent Hall of Fame inductees Joe McCarthy (the former Yankees manager) and Wahoo Sam Crawford (Detroit's legendary slugger).
Legendary Presence: The event featured an incredible lineup of Hall of Famers, including Joe DiMaggio, Ty Cobb, Mickey Cochrane, Charley Gehringer, and Home Run Baker.
Key Moment: Joe DiMaggio, trim and graying, returned from a tour in Europe specifically for the event and scored the only run in the old-timers' 1–0 victory over the former Tigers.. ALL ITEMS ON MY SITE ARE GUARANTEE TO BE 100% VINTAGE, AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS. Please email me if you have any questions, thank you.