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The most unforgettable moments in New York Yankee lore

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Image Source: abcnews.go.com For New York native and sports enthusiast Ron Phillips, the New York Yankees are the ultimate team, not just in baseball, but in all of the professional sports. No other team can boast as much success as the New York-based baseball team. Ron Phillips looks at three of the most unforgettable moments in New York Yankee lore for today's blog post. 1. Records among records The Yankees didn't become the most successful team in pro sports by not toppling records. One of the most notable of these records started on May 15, 1941. That day marked the start of a 55-game winning streak that saw the legendary Joe DiMaggio break the consecutive game-hitting record. Another impressive record the Yankees own is their three grand slams in a single game, which happened on August 25, 2011, with Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, and Curtis Granderson accomplishing this feat. Image Source: sportingnews.com 2. The Bambino acquisition When people t