Buskey saves the day

Thurman Munson with Tom Buskey 53 years ago today

Harrisburg-born Tom Buskey records the first of his 34 career saves in the major leagues 53 years ago today as he closes out the New York Yankees’ 10-9 victory over Oakland at Yankee Stadium.

Buskey enters the game after the normally reliable Sparky Lyle gives up back-to-back RBI singles to Reggie Jackson and Deron Johnson.

Buskey then retires Gene Tenace on a called third strike to end the game, prompting a congratulatory handshake from Yankees catcher Thurman Munson.

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