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Rags won the Rookie of the Year 33 years ago today!

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On this day in Yankees history, Dave Righetti was awarded the 1981 AL Rookie of the Year award! Called up in late-May, "Rags" made 15 starts during the strike-shortened season and pitched to a minuscule 2.05 ERA and league-leading 2.12 FIP for the eventual AL champions. Happy anniversary, Dave!