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Yankees honor Doug Drabek on his birthday amid career reflections

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Yankees honor Doug Drabek on his birthday amid career reflections

Summary

The New York Yankees celebrated the birthday of Doug Drabek on July 25. Acquired in a trade with the Chicago White Sox in 1984, Drabek's time with the Yankees was brief, playing only in 1986 before being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He later became a Cy Young Award winner, highlighting a missed opportunity for the Yankees to retain him as they considered bringing him back during his free agency in the early 1990s. Drabek remains a notable figure in Yankees history due to his impactful career post-Bronx.

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•Doug Drabek was born on July 25, 1962, in Victoria, TX.
•He played for the Yankees in 1986 after being traded from the White Sox.
•Drabek went on to win the Cy Young Award with the Pirates.
•The Yankees almost brought him back in the early 1990s during free agency.
•Drabek is honored for his contributions at the University of Houston and in Major League Baseball.

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