Yankees remember Héctor López on his 97th birthday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The New York Yankees honor Héctor López today on what would have been his 97th birthday. López, a versatile player for the Yankees from 1959 to 1966, was known for his clutch hitting, particularly during the 1961 World Series. Despite a challenging season, he played a key role in Game 5, contributing with an RBI triple and a three-run homer. Following his playing career, López became the first Black manager at the Triple-A level and took on various coaching and scouting roles within baseball.
- •Héctor López was born on July 8, 1929, in Colón, Panama.
- •He played for the Yankees between 1959 and 1966, appearing in five World Series.
- •López became the first Panamanian player to play over 1,000 games in MLB.
- •He hit an important three-run homer in Game 5 of the 1961 World Series.
- •López transitioned to managing and coaching after retiring as a player.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Birthday of the Day: Héctor López
"Remembering the two-time champion on what would have been his 97th birthday.
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