local history
Remembering ‘ The Game '
WORDS BY KENT MILLER
“
The
Game .” Those two words are all that ’ s needed to bring a smile to the face of many oldertimers in Greenville or local history buffs . But to the majority of area residents – especially the younger generations and those new to town – a short history lesson may be necessary .
It was 75 years ago this spring that the vaunted New York Yankees came to town to play an exhibition game as part of a typical barnstorming tour of those days against the Class B minor league Greenville Majors .
With Casey Stengel in the dugout as manager and “ Joltin ” Joe DiMaggio in center field , the Yankees surely were confident of picking up an easy win . Only to have the Majors send their visitors on their way with their tails between their legs courtesy of a 5-4 upset victory for the hometown boys of summer .
GREENVILLE LIFE 26 SUMMER 2024