Yankees become World Series kings with win in 1938 Fall Classic
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Red Ruffing
Inducted:
1967
Position:
Pitcher

Jacob Ruppert
Inducted:
2013
Position:
Executive

Bill Dickey
Inducted:
1954
Position:
Catcher

Joe DiMaggio
Inducted:
1955
Position:
Center Fielder

Lefty Gomez
Inducted:
1972
Position:
Pitcher

Lou Gehrig
Inducted:
1939
Position:
1st Baseman

Joe Gordon
Inducted:
2009
Position:
2nd Baseman

Gabby Hartnett
Inducted:
1955
Position:
Catcher
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