Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert buys the International League’s Newark franchise.

Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert buys the International League’s Newark franchise.

On November 13, 1931 — New York Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert buys the International League’s Newark franchise. The Bears will be very successful, sending many players to the Bronx which include Charlie Keller, Joe Gordon, and Spud Chandler.

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