The article highlights Bernie Williams' often overlooked contributions to the New York Yankees during their dominant era. It emphasizes his importance by recounting a game on May 17, 2000, where he hit two home runs to end a five-game losing streak. Despite being part of a legendary team, Williams is frequently excluded from the discussion about the 'Core Four,' which diminishes his impact. Alternate labels like 'Fantastic Five' or 'Fab Five' are suggested to better recognize his role alongside the other four prominent players.
New York entered this game having lost five straight, and had relinquished the AL East lead to the hated Red Sox. Williams, though, seemed determined not to let this get to six straight losses. He clobbered a pair of dingers, the latter of which ended up being the backbreaking blow, to get New York back in the win column.
Would 'Fantastic Five' really have been so difficult? GM Brian Cashman also offered up 'Fab Five' around the time of Bernie's number retirement. That would have sufficed.
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