New York Yankees

The New York Yankees play in the American League East Division of Major League Baseball. In their franchise history, the Yankees have won 26 World Series Championships, 39 American League Pennants, and 15 East Division Titles.

On November 20, 2008, control of the Yankees was shifted to Hal Steinbrenner. The move ends the 35 year tenure of George Steinbrenner.¹

Fast Facts

1. Owner: Hal Steinbrenner
2. General Manager: Brian Cashman
3. Manager: Joe Girardi
4. Stadium: Yankee Stadium
5. Also known as the Bronx Bombers and The Evil Empire
6. 26 World Series Championships
7. Founded in 1901
8. Spring training is at Legends Field

Transfer of Tradition

On November 8, 2008, Former players and Bronx youths helped a work crew move the home plate and pitching rubber of the original Yankee stadium to the new stadium. The action included taking dirt from the original stadium and mixing it with the new venue. The symbolic gesture was meant to carry over the memories and history of the original field to the new one.²

New York Yankees Timeline

• 1920: Babe Ruth joins team
• 1923, 1927,1928: World Series Champions
• 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939: World Series Champions
• 1936: Joe DiMaggio joins team
• 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949: World Series Champions
• 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958: World Series Champions
• 1961, 1962: World Series Champions
• 1973-present: George Steinbrenner becomes owner
• 1977, 1978: World Series Champions
• 1996: Joe Torre becomes manager
• 1996: World Series Champion
• 1998: World Series Champion
• 1999: World Series Champion
• 2000: World Series Champions

Players and Alumni

Pitchers

• Babe Ruth
• Jonathan Albaladejo
• Brian Bruney
• Joba Chamberlain
• Whitey Ford
• LaTroy Hawkins
• Phil Hughes
• Kei Igawa
• Ian Kennedy
• Mike Mussina
• Scott Patterson
• Carl Pavano
• Andy Pettitte
• Edwar Ramirez
• Mariano Rivera
• Chien-Ming Wang

Catchers

• Yogi Berra
• Jim Leyritz
• Chad Moeller
• Jose Molina
• Thurman Munson
• Jorge Posada
• Ivan Rodriguez

Infielders

• Wilson Betemit
• Robinson Cano
• Lou Gehrig
• Jason Giambi
• Derek Jeter
• Billy Martin
• Phil Rizzuto
• Alex Rodriguez
• Richie Sexson
• Joe Torre

Outfielders

• Bobby Abreu
• Melky Cabrera
• Johnny Damon
• Joe DiMaggio
• Reggie Jackson
• Mickey Mantle
• Roger Maris
• Hideki Matsui
• Lou Piniella
• Casey Stengel

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