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Did Yankees bro curse the Bronx Bombers?

For me, one of the most memorable moments from the 2010 Texas Rangers playoff run — the season the Rangers won a playoff series for the first time ever, the season the Rangers went to the World Series for the…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:45 PM
Did Yankees bro curse the Bronx Bombers?
Key Things to Know
  • Adam Morris humorously questions whether a viral fan celebration in the 2010 ALCS cursed the New York Yankees.
  • The Texas Rangers overcame Robinson Cano's Game 4 home run to win the contest 10-3 and clinch the series.
  • The New York Yankees have not won a World Series title since the 2009 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Adam Morris reflects on the viral fan celebration from Game 4 of the 2010 ALCS, humorously questioning if it cursed the New York Yankees. During that game, a fan in a backwards hat celebrated Robinson Cano's early home run against the Texas Rangers, but Texas rallied to win the game 10-3 and eventually took the series.

Morris highlights that the Yankees have failed to win a World Series title since that 2010 postseason run, marking a 17-season championship drought. He argues that the fan's brash reaction symbolized organizational hubris, leaving New York struggling to recapture its previous dynasty success despite massive payrolls.

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