Yankees to hold 74th Old-Timers' Day presented by FreshDirect on Saturday, July 30, at Yankee Stadium
Returning for the first time in three years, Old-Timers’ Day to feature introductions and video tributes in a new format
The New York Yankees today announced the roster of former Yankees who will be on hand at the 74th Old-Timers’ Day presented by FreshDirect on Saturday, July 30, at Yankee Stadium — the 12th Old-Timers’ Day at the current Yankee Stadium and first since 2019.
The Old-Timers’ Day roster will feature five Monument Park inductees: Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, 1978 Cy Young Award winner Ron Guidry, 1998 World Series Game 1 hero Tino Martinez, five-time Yankees All-Star Willie Randolph, and Bernie Williams, who became the first player in Major League history to win a batting title (.339), Gold Glove and World Series in the same year (1998).
Joining them from the current Yankees coaching staff will be Manager Aaron Boone, along with Assistant Hitting Coach Hensley Meulens, who is making his Old-Timers’ Day debut. Also making his first appearance is Shane Spencer, who played five seasons in pinstripes from 1998-2002 and notably batted .421 (16-for-38) with eight home runs (including three grand slams) and 21 RBI over 14 games in September of his 1998 rookie season.
Former Yankees players and current YES Network broadcasters David Cone and John Flaherty will also take part in the festivities.
Additionally scheduled to attend are the widows of four legendary Yankees — Diana Munson, widow of Thurman Munson; Joan Ford, widow of Whitey Ford; Kay Murcer, widow of Bobby Murcer; and Jill Martin, widow of Billy Martin.
Fans are asked to be in their seats by 12:15 p.m. for Old-Timers’ introductions and video tributes. Fans should note that the extended introductions mark a new format to the event and that the traditional Old-Timers’ Day game will not be played this season. Old-Timers’ Day ceremonies will be aired exclusively on the YES Network. The Yankees will then host the Kansas City Royals at 2:05 p.m., also airing on YES. All gates will open to ticket-holding fans at 11:30 a.m.
FreshDirect, the Bronx-based online grocery shopping pioneer is celebrating 20 years of delivering the highest quality, best-tasting food directly to the doors of customers throughout the Northeast and distinguishes itself through direct and exclusive relationships with local farmers and suppliers.
List of Those Scheduled to Attend
(subject to change)
Jesse Barfield
Ron Blomberg
Aaron Boone
Homer Bush
Rick Cerone
Chris Chambliss
David Cone
Bucky Dent
Brian Doyle
John Flaherty
Joan Ford (wife of Whitey Ford)
Ron Guidry
Charlie Hayes
Jill Martin (wife of Billy Martin)
Tino Martinez
Hensley Meulens
Gene Monahan
Diana Munson (wife of Thurman Munson)
Kay Murcer (wife of Bobby Murcer)
Jeff Nelson
Lou Piniella
Willie Randolph
Mariano Rivera
Mickey Rivers
Luis Sojo
Shane Spencer
Roy White
Bernie Williams