The Top 100 New York Yankees of All Time: Number 88 Bucky Dent #shorts Dent played shortstop for the Yankees for 5 1/2 years from 1977-1982 and while not known for his offensive prowess, Dent's most famous moment when he hit the go ahead 3 run home run at Fenway Park in a 1 game playoff for the AL East crown. The Yankees would go on to defeat the Red Sox on the back of Dent's clutch hit and ultimately won their 2nd straight World Series. His fielding ability helped land him a pair of All Star Game appearances in 1980 and 1981 and he collected a WAR of 12.5 during his time with the team.
