On May 4, 1997, Jorge Posada hit his first Major League home run, a seemingly ordinary moment that signaled the start of an extraordinary legacy. Over his 17-year career with the Yankees, he became a crucial part of the team's success, tallying impressive stats, including 275 home runs and four World Series rings. Known as a 'true Yankee,' Posada was celebrated for his dedication, intelligence, and leadership behind the plate, ultimately becoming a foundational member of the famed Core Four alongside Derek Jeter. His quiet debut foreshadowed a storied career in Yankees history.
Ironically, his first homer wasn't hit in front of a packed house in the Bronx. It came on a spring day in Missouri with little fanfare.
Posada was more than those numbers. He was considered the heartbeat behind the plate. He was tough, smart, and steady.
It was the beginning of the last Yankees' dynasty. It was the first flash of what Posada would become.
He was a 'true Yankee,' spending 17 seasons in the Bronx and never playing for another team.
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