For die-hard New York Yankees fans the world over, trying to put a list like this together is a ridiculous task. What the heck are you supposed to do? It's the stuff of nightmares, to be honest. What about this guy, what about that guy, better change up the list version, add another modifier, etc. Nightmares, I tell you. So -- here was my list of solutions: narrow it down to the modern era. How else are you supposed to sleep at night not including Babe Ruth and Joe Dimaggio on just about any list of top Yankees? Second, don't make it about hitting or pitching or Gold Gloves or All Star nominations, etc. Make it about clutch players, the whole diamond over. Still, this is by no means a small feat.

Here's my take, with tons of self-doubt don't worry, on a list of a few top Yankees, all playing in the modern era, all doing what they do to contribute in the clutch moments of the game, the season, the Series. That means, biggest saves of all time. That means, multiple home runs in the post season. That means, home run records and super high RBI production. That means, bottom of the ninth walk off hits like we Yankees fans have come to depend on. So here goes; Top 5 Clutch Yankees.

2) Reggie Jackson
The ego and brazen nature of the icon who is known as Reggie Jackson was not always a Yankee, no. We know this. And yet, you'd be hard pressed to try not including him in a list of this nature. Flash back: 1977 is the year. It's October, a month for which this man was ultimately nicknamed. And why? Well, figure it out. If it's hard enough to hit a tiny little ball coming at you from close range at nearly 100mph, then try to up the ante and do it when the entire title is on the line. That's what he's known for. Three home runs in a single game of the World Series? Notches in the belt also include 5 World Series titles, inclusive career-wise (two Yankees in that list), fourteen All Star game appearances and a spot at number


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