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Missing from list of Yankees in Hall of Fame is Bill McKechnie[edit]

who played part of 1913 season with them. That was the first year they were known as the Yankees. McKechnie was elected to the HOF as a manager, his primary team being the Cincinnati Reds.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mckecbi01.shtml

I do not want to try to edit this myself. Thanks. Oil City Bob (talk) 13:23, 30 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, meant to post this on NYY article, which I now did. Oil City Bob (talk) 13:25, 30 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Change the line "During the 5th inning, the grounds crew, while performing their duties, dance to "Y.M.C.A."."

The YMCA is actually played in between the sixth inning. Larisaparone (talk) 02:33, 2 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. House Blaster^talk 21:42, 2 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]