Tony Kubek was the opening day starter but injuries held him to 99 games. Phil Linz became the everyday shortstop after Kubek went down and started all 7 games at short in the 1964 World Series against the Cardinals.
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In 1960, the Yankees starters in the infield were Bill Skowron (first base), Bobby Richardson (second base), Tony Kubek (shortstop) and Clete Boyer (third base).
The backups were Kent Hadley, Dale Long, Gil McDougal, Deron Johnson, Andy Carey and Joe DeMaestri.
Gene Michael was the Yankees starting shortstop in 1970. He was backed up by Frank Baker and Ron Hansen.
Gene Michael was the Yankees starting shortstop in 1972. He was backed up by Jerry Kenney.
In 1960, Tony Kubek was the starting shortstop for the Yankees. His backup was Joe DeMaestri.
In 1959, Tony Kubek was the starting shortstop for the Yankees. His backup was Clete Boyer.
No ... the last living member of the 1927 Yankees was shortstop Mark Koenig who passed away in 1993.
The New York Yankees have had 15 different Mangers since 1970.
No. Derek Jeter has been a shortstop for his entire career.
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Yes. During the 2004 and 2005 seasons, Alex Rodriguez moved from third base to the shortstop position late in games on five different occasions. He never started at shortstop for the Yankees.