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YANKEES WHO HAVE WORN #51

Everyone knows that Bernie Williams wore number 51 dating back to his first season in 1991.  It is hard to remember a time when somebody else actually wore that number.  The following list includes all Yankees who have worn number 51 throughout the history of the team.  Bernie has worn it the longest and will most certainly be the last!

George McQuinn	1B	1947
Frank Leja	1B	1954-1955
Gordie Windhorn	OF	1959
Pete Mikkelsen	RHP	1964-1965
Tony Solaita	1B	1968
John Wyatt	RHP	1968
Ron Klimkowski	RHP	1969
Terry Whitfield	OF	1974
Larry McCall	RHP	1977
Dom Scala	CO	1978-1986
Cecilio Guante	RHP	1987-1988
Chuck Cary	LHP	1989-1991
BERNIE WILLIAMS	CF	1991-2006

Source: 2007 New York Yankees Media Guide

Note: Includes players who appeared in a minimum of one game as a New York Yankee