This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Clemens returns
The Yankees' 5-0 win over the Mariners was interrupted with a dramatic seventh-inning announcement informing the 52,553 fans that Roger Clemens, seated in George Steinbrenner's box, had ended his retirement and signed with the Yankees. He announced his retirement in 2003 but returned to play three seasons with his hometown Astros. The Yankees, scuffling at 14-15, convinced the star to return and he signed a prorated, one-year $28-million contract, which was then the highest single-season salary ever in baseball. The 44-year-old went 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA in 99 innings. His 11.57 ERA in the playoffs sent him retiring once more.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
