Yes, Gil Lopez did in fact play for the Yankees and was the only player scouted by Steinbrenner himself.
They were both on the Yankees roster in 1959. Enos Slaughter played for the Yankees from 1954-1959 (partial seasons in 1955/1956), and Hector Lopez played for New York from 1959-1966.
Hector Lopez wore uniform number 11 as a New York Yankee.
Orlando Carey only played in the New York Yankees minor league system from 1996-1998.
The Columbus Confederate Yankees were a New York Yankees minor league affiliated AA team that played in Columbus, Georgia from 1964-1966.
Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 through 1934.
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New York Yankees minor league players was born on 1989-02-11.
They were both on the Yankees roster in 1959. Enos Slaughter played for the Yankees from 1954-1959 (partial seasons in 1955/1956), and Hector Lopez played for New York from 1959-1966.
He played in the New York Yankees minor league system
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 46 home runs in in 1924.
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 47 home runs in in 1926.
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 54 home runs in in 1928.
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 46 home runs in in 1929.
Art Lopez debuted on April 12, 1965, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on September 29, 1965, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I.
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 54 home runs in in 1920. (A record at the time)
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees led the Major Leagues with 59 home runs in in 1921. (A record at the time)