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New York Yankees: Most Notable July 4th Moments In Team History

5. Bill Dickey Socks Carl Reynolds — 1932

One of the greatest Yankee catchers to ever live, Bill Dickey knew how to play the game the right way. His .313/.382/.486 slash in a brilliant 17-year career in the Bronx backed it up. An 11-time all-star and an eight-time world series champion, he generally had his way.

However, in the midst of a brilliant 1932 campaign he let his temper get the best of him.

Carl Reynolds of the Washington Senators collided with Dickey on a bang-bang play at the plate and let’s just say the Yankee catcher did not take it in the most graceful fashion.

He proceeded to clock Reynolds in the face, breaking his jaw in the process. This version of July 4th fireworks cost the backstop 30 days of playing and $1,000 which, by the way, was worth a lot more back then.