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Phil Linz

1964

Yankee backup infielder Phil Linz plays harmonica on bus, despite Yogi Berra's orders, leading Berra to slap the harmonica from Linz's hands. The incident helped team management determine that Berra had lost control of the team and the respect of the players. Berra was fired at the end of the season, even though the Yankees won the pennant that year.

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