It is thought the term originated from the many Dutch immigrants in New England who were called Jan Kees.
It is also the name of a Major League Baseball franchise, the New York Yankees
Outside the USA it is used in a mildly derogatory way to apply to any American.
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Alternatively, they are the victim of a "yank-er".
Lou Gehrig has the most runs batted in as a Yankee with 1,995.
He was 38. My favorite Yankee! If you're a fan, check out his book about he and his Dad.
The Yankees have had four managers who were previous catchers for the team. Bill Dickey (Yankee catcher from 1928-1943 and Yankee player-manager in 1946) Ralph Houk (Yankee catcher from 1947-1954, Yankee manager from 1961-63) Yogi Berra (Yankee catcher from 1947-1962, Yankee manager in 1964 and 1984-85) Joe Girardi (Yankee catcher from 1996-99, Yankee manager from 2008-present)
No. The old Yankee Stadium opened in 1923. Fenway Park opened in 1912.
New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio had the nickname "The Yankee Clipper"
It is still named Yankee Stadium.
I believe Yankee Candle are only sold at the Yankee Candle store. Because of this, the only place you can use the yankee coupons will be at the yankee candle store.
No
The population of Yankee Group is 160.
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No, the old Yankee Staduim was still called Yankee Staduim.
The address of the Yankee Hill Historical Society is: Po Box 4031, Yankee Hill, CA 95965
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No. Daddy Yankee is married.
The Yankee Group is a marketing research organization
Yankee Girl was created in 1947.
Yankee Grey ended in 2002.