Yankee Baseball
The Yankees first came to New York, from Baltimore, in 1903. They were called the New York Highlanders.
In 1915, they became officially known as the Yankees, a common nickname of previous years.
On January 3, 1920, the New York Yankees purchased Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox-- and thus began a great and glorious era for the franchise, one that continues to this day.
In 1921, the Yankees won their first American League pennant, losing in the Series to the New York Giants. They earned their second pennant and second loss to the Giants the following year.
In 1923, Yankee Stadium was first opened, and became the Yankees' home field. That October, they beat the Giants in the World Series for their first-ever World Series win.
The Yankees won their fourth and fifth pennants in 1927 and 1928, and their second and third Series. Additionally, in 1927, Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs, breaking his own record of 59 and setting a record that would stand until 1961.
The 1927 team, called Murderer's Row, were mentioned as the greatest team in baseball history. They won 110 of 154 games that year, as well as winning the World Series. Lou Gehrig, holder of the consecutive games record until broken by Cal Ripken, Jr., was a member of that team.
The Yankees won 4 consecutive World Championships in the years 1936-1939, after winning one in 1932.
In 1941, Yankee center-fielder Joe DiMaggio put together a 56-game hitting streak, one that has not come close to being broken in the 57 years since.
The Yanks '43 and '47 Championships were followed by a record five Series wins in a row-- the years 1949-1953.
