1987 Hall of Fame Game

The New York Yankees shut out the Atlanta Braves 3-0 to win the 44th Hall of Fame Game on July 27, 1987, at Doubleday Field.

Henry Cotto recorded the Yankees’ first hit – and first run – of the game on a solo home run to give New York a 1-0 lead. Juan Bonilla also homered in the fifth to add an insurance run.

The Yankees scored their final run of the game when Bobby Meacham crossed home plate on a bases-loaded walk.

Dennis Rasmussen pitched seven innings of shutout baseball for New York before Al Leiter relieved him. Leiter retired the last six batters in order and struck out the side in the ninth to secure the win.

The victory gave the American League a 25-16 series advantage. Three games had ended in ties.

Yankees third baseman Mike Pagliarulo , second from left, and first baseman Don Mattingly pose with Oneonta Yankees owner Sam Nader, far left, at the 1987 Hall of Fame Game. Both Pagliarulo and Mattingly played in Oneonta during their minor league days. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

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    Braves outfielder Dale Murphy signs a ball for a fan at the Hall of Fame Game on July 27, 1987. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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    Future Hall of Famer Dave Winfield talks with fans and the media before the 1987 Hall of Fame Game. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)

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