Fathers, Yankees, and the ties that bindLuis Sojo's absence at the 1999 World Series due to his father's death illustrates athletes' emotional struggles amid competition.
1999 Yankees Diary, July 17: Bombers avoid sweep in '99 World Series previewThe 1999 World Series preview games started poorly for the Yankees, but they bounced back in the third game with strong pitching and offense.
1999 Yankees Diary, October 18: World Series bound!The Yankees clinched their spot in the World Series by defeating the Red Sox in Game 5 of the 1999 ALCS, driven by El Duque's stellar performance.
1999 Yankees Diary, July 17: Bombers avoid sweep in '99 World Series previewThe 1999 World Series preview games started poorly for the Yankees, but they bounced back in the third game with strong pitching and offense.
1999 Yankees Diary, October 18: World Series bound!The Yankees clinched their spot in the World Series by defeating the Red Sox in Game 5 of the 1999 ALCS, driven by El Duque's stellar performance.