"Whether it's home runs in big moments like Reggie Jackson's three home run game in the '77 World Series or Aaron Boone's walk-off home run in Game 7 of the ALCS. Whether it's spectacular defensive plays like the Derek Jeter flip in the 2001 ALDS against Oakland. Or whether it's getting a little bit of luck from outside sources like a fan interfering with a baseball in 1996 on a ply that was ruled a home run and catapulted Jeter's rise to stardom."
"Consider last years ALCS. The underdog Cleveland Guardians felt like a team of destiny. A scrappy group that was being pulled along by one of the most likeable and "underrated" stars of the game in José Ramirez. The Guardians were down 2-0 before they took Game 3 in ten innings. Game 4 was a nail biter that finished 8-6 for the Yankees."
"Yes, we're as tired as everyone else hearing about "27 rings." A bunch of which came before integration or before any major expansion. But the reality is that even if you remove those ones the Yankees have still won the World Series seven times since the Toronto Blue Jays first played in 1977."
The Yankees have maintained a dominant postseason presence since 1977, winning seven World Series and accumulating memorable playoff moments. Iconic performances and moments include Reggie Jackson's three homers in 1977, Aaron Boone's walk-off in an ALCS Game 7, Derek Jeter's 2001 flip, and the 1996 fan interference that helped Jeter's rise. Those elements combine into a recurring 'postseason magic' that often allows New York to escape dire situations, even though the team has not won a title since 2009. Last year's ALCS featured the underdog Cleveland Guardians and close games, illustrating how the Yankees find ways to prevail in October.
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