The name “New York Yankees” is synonymous with greatness and winning. Many Hall of fame players have worn the blue and white pinstripes. The tradition began with the great Babe Ruth and now also includes the likes of Rodger Clemens and Derek Jeter.
The New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium Bronx, New York. New York Yankees pro baseball team is one of five teams in the Eastern Division of the American League (AL) of the Major League Base Ball (MLB).
New York Yankees team history
You bring up the name New York Yankees and many will associate it with great players and Championships. The Yankees have won more Championships than any other sports franchise, having won 26 the most recent being 2000 World Series.
The New York Yankees were founded in 1903. The team was originally called the Highlanders after they were purchased and moved from Baltimore. In 1913 the team was renamed to the Yankees. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig eventually went on reshape the world of baseball and both are recognized for their excellence in the baseball hall of fame.
World Series Championships wins
1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943,
1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962,
1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000
