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In memory of Phil Rizzuto, who wore #10.

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Q: Why do the New York Yankees have the number 10 on their left sleeve?
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The New York Yankees announced that they will honor the memory of right-handed pitcher Cory Lidle, who passed away last October 11, by wearing a black band on the left sleeve of their home and road uniforms throughout the 2007 season. The Yankees have previously worn markings and patches on their uniforms to honor a player's memory or to commemorate a special day or event. The Yankees most recently donned a uniform patch in 2005, wearing a Salvation Army emblem on the right sleeve of their uniforms in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. A partial record of honorary uniform markings worn by the Yankees (courtesy of the National Baseball Hall of Fame) is listed below: 1920 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman 1929 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor Manager Miller Huggins 1948 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Babe Ruth 1979-80 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor teammate Thurman Munson 1981 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Elston Howard 1985 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor clubhouse manager Pete Sheehy 1986 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Roger Maris 1990 -- Number "1" on left sleeve to honor former player and manager Billy Martin 1995 -- Black armband on left sleeve and later the number "7" above the armband to honor former player Mickey Mantle 1996 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor broadcaster Mel Allen 1999 -- Number "5" on left sleeve to honor former player Joe DiMaggio 1999 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Catfish Hunter 2000 -- Black armband on left sleeve to honor former player Bob Lemon


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