Yankees Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Catfish Hunter Acquisition

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This news article celebrates the 50th anniversary of the New York Yankees' acquisition of pitcher Jim 'Catfish' Hunter. It highlights the team's struggles at the time and the transformative impact of Hunter's arrival.

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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