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Old 10-30-2009, 12:42 AM   #192 (permalink)
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They won the Series in '62 and the AL pennant in '63 and '64. The Yankees' dominance didn't end until CBS bought them after the 1964 season and drove them into the ground.
And drafts started in 1965, which greatly impacted the talent distribution. Amateurs couldn't go to the highest bidder anymore, and signing bonus was greatly reduced.
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