On August 27, 1950, the New York Yankees honored sportscaster Mel Allen, center, with "Mel Allen Day" and other awards including a $10,000 cash prize.
Mel Allen Day 1950
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Courtesy of W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama Libraries
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