Former New York Yankees outfielder Mickey Rivers celebrates his birthday today. Rivers, who wore number 17, played for the Yankees from 1976 to 1979 and was a key member of the team's back-to-back World Series championship squads in 1977 and 1978.
Known for his speed and defensive prowess in center field, Rivers batted .288 during his four seasons in the Bronx. He led the American League in triples in 1977 and finished third in MVP voting that same year.
A vintage photograph from circa 1977 shows Rivers rounding the bases at the original Yankee Stadium, capturing the era when the "Bronx Zoo" Yankees dominated baseball.
