A significant golden anniversary passed this week. New Year’s Eve marked 50 years to the day since the Yankees acquired Catfish Hunter. George Steinbrenner was absent as he was serving a suspension for admitting illegal political contributions stemming from the Watergate investigation. In 1973, Steinbrenner purchased the struggling Yankees, who were in a playoff drought and faced relocation rumors.
Hunter's arrival marked a turning point for the franchise, eventually leading to a championship resurgence
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