New York Yankees

On January 3, 1973,*George Steinbrenner III with his minority partner E. Michael Burke bought the*New York Yankees Baseball team from*Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) for $10 million US dollars. The New york Yankees are worth 1.6 billion US dollars as of 2010. *George Michael Steinbrenner III died at 80 from a heart attack in his Florida home on July 13th 2010 . *The New York Yankees are owned by Yankee Global Enterprises LLC (YES) . * Columbia Broadcasting System was started on April of 1927 as a radio broadcaster station and first to have programing that stated at 3pm .

Click on the link below to see all the players that wore number 2 for the Yankees.

A Mickey Mantle signed 8 x 10 photo sells for about $150.-$300. Price will vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Photo composition, and appeal will effect the price as well. Part of the value will be determined by how well the photo displays the signature. The type of ink used, and how it stands out in contrast to the photograph will also effect the price. Sharpie would be most preferred for a photo. Larger and more desired pictures could sell for more. Mickey Mantle signed a lot of Autographs. One of the most sought after signatures, there are also a lot of fakes on the market. The numbers are alarming. This is why to get top dollar for an autograph it should be properly authenticated. Signatures that are not properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on Mickey Mantle signatures visit the link below.

Through the 2012 season, the New York Yankees have made 51 playoff appearances in the history.

They play the goal song when they score. The victory song when they win. And when they are winning at the bottom of the third they play sweet Caroline-Neil Diamond. But lately, they've been playing sweet Caroline instead of the victory song.

On eBay, I bought one with free shipping great quality, love the patches of Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard.

This has in fact happened. On November 1st, 2009: Rangers beat Bruins 1-0 Cowboys beat Seahawks 38-17 Yankees beat Phillies 7-4 to take a 3-1 lead in the World Series This has, according to sources, not happened before (or at least in a long time.)

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A 1964 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Berra, Mantle, Ford, Howard, Maris, and Stottlemyre is worth about $600.-$800. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guidesee Related Links below.

No. Derek Jeter wears number 2 on the Yankees. Derek has been wearing the number 2 since he started playing in 1995. The Yankees retired the number 3 in 1948 in honor of Babe Ruth.

1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle card number 253 A 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle card number 253 has a book value of about $9,500. in Near Mint condition and about $2,000-$3,000 in Very Good - Excellent condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important. Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly. Additionally - According to the (SMR) Sports Market Report a 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle card number 253 graded values are as follows - EX5 $3,000 EX-MT6 $5,000 NM7 $10,250 NM+7.5 $12,500 NM-MT8 $20,000 NM_MT+8.5 $30,000 MT9 $85,000 A Gem Mint 10 recently sold at auction for $600,000

New York Yankees Minor League affiliates: AAA - Scranton Wilkes/Barre RailRiders, International League AA - Trenton Thunder, Eastern League Advanced A - Tampa Yankees, Florida State League A - Charleston RiverDogs, South Atlantic League Short Season A - Staten Island Yankees, New York-Penn League Rookie - GCL Yankees, Gulf Coast League/DSL Yankees, Dominican Summer League

Former Yankees to have worn #17 are Vic Raschi, Oscar Gamble, Mickey Rivers, Ricky LeDee, Mike Easler, Bob Cerv, Kenny Rogers, Rafael Santana, Gene Michael and Jerry Hairston Jr. Click on the link below to see all the players that wore #17 for the Yankees.

Derek Jeter made his major league debut on May 29, 1995, he was 21 years old.

Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 1967. The solo blast came in the 7th inning against relief pitcher Stu Miller of the Baltimore Orioles. Miller was right-handed so Mantle batted left-handed. This is confirmed by the photograph of the event that you can find at various places.

Through the 2010 World Series, 20 of the 106 Series have been decided in four games, the last time being in 2007 and the first time in 1907.

Alex Rodriguez does not have a son. He has two daughters, named Natasha and Ella.

The Yankees first used numbers on their jerseys to reflect their batting order. I don't know exactly when they started, probably during the Gehrig/Ruth years. According to Baseball Almanac.com, the Indians were the first to use numbers. They were experimenting with numbers and on 16 April, 1929 played the first game with numbers added. The Yankees had added numbers permanently but had been rained out a couple of times, so the Indians beat them to the punch. The Yankees also played the same day, but I guess the Indians game was earlier. The NY Yankess put numbers on their jerseys reflectong the batting order. This put numbers in order to indentify each player so that the fans sitting far away would see the Babe. Ruth is the reason we have numbers today. Please check out Ken Burns' baseball to find out more. From the website: http://www.all-baseball.com/ref/retired.HTML Here are a few key dates in the evolution of uniform numbers: * 1907: The Reading Red Roses are the first team to experiment with uniform numbers. * 1916: The Cleveland Indians are the first major league team to experiment with uniform numbers. On June 26, they wear numbers on the left sleeve. The project lasts only a few weeks. * 1917: Indians try again, this time with the numbers on the right sleeve. Again, they abandon them after a brief trial. * 1923: The St. Louis Cardinals try numbers on the sleeves. It is short-lived. * 1929: The Yankees and Indians wear numbers on the backs of their jerseys. * 1932: NL president John Heydler issues an edict on June 22 that all NL teams should number their players "With each club to inaugurate the system as soon as possible." * 1937: The Philadelphia A's become the last team to add numbers to their home uniforms. The team, and the rest of the AL, had added numbers to their road shirts in 1931.

A walk-off home run is a home run which ends the game. This is a phrase that has only recently entered the baseball lexicon, believed to have been started by Dennis Eckersley of the Oakland Athletics after Kirk Gibson hit a home run off of him in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series to win the game. If the home team hits a home run to win the game in the 9th or an extra inning, both teams walk off the field since the game is over. A walk-off home run is a home run in the bottom of the last inning that ends the game. A walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. It must be a home run that gives the home team the lead in the bottom of the 9th inning or the bottom of any extra inning. It is called a "walk-off" home run because the teams walk off the field immediately afterward.

Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger K55 Store Model Bat In general a Mickey Mantle Louisville Slugger 125 K55 full size, store model bat in unused excellent -near/mint condition is worth about $75.-$150. in used but not abused excellent condition about $50.-$100. The bulk of the value will be determined by the condition, and age. Longer, older and higher grade bats will sell for more. With Louisville slugger bats in short, if your bat has the size stamped into the knob it is a store model bat. This is placed there to help the buyer identify the size of the bat. Examples of this would be number like; 4, 04, 34, and in this case MM4. These markings will indicate a 34 inch bat. When letters proceed the number like MM4 it is indicating the player model initials followed by the size, In this case MM4 Mickey Mantle 34 inch. This number as the 125 in the center brand is not a model number. A bat closest in size, and mode to the bat a player used during his career will have a higher value. Mickey Mantle was known to use Models M110, K55, and P72. Louisville slugger began using model numbers on the knob in 1943 then moving the model number to the barrel in 1977. For example a K55 Mickey Mantle pro model would have K55 on the knob as opposed to the store model bat with K55 appearing on the barrel. The "125" refers to the grade of wood used to make the bat. "125" is the highest grade and is reserved for all pro level bats. The "125" bats are also used for the highest quality store model bats. The dating of the bat is one of the most important factors on value along with condition. Hillerich & Bradsby Co. Louisville Slugger has used different oval center brands in their history. By identifying the center label, trade marks, and patens you can narrow down the year to what era the bat was made.

Vintage Packers memorabilia is a collector favorite and value is determined by three factors: condition, condition, and condition! These two items, in strong "excellent" condition, would be worth between $150-250, and more if they are both in premium, near-mint condition.

A 1963 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Berra, Mantle, Ford, Howard, and Maris is worth about $1,000.-$1,500. Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the baseball. Prices may also vary based on the amount of signatures, and key signatures acquired. The more complete the baseball with key signatures the more valuable. If the signatures are not properly authenticated the baseball could sell at half the market value or less. For more information on team signed baseballs, links to full team rosters, key signatures, and price guide see Related Links below.

Signatures will vary in price based on condition, the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature, the item signed, and how well the item displays the signature. Baseballs are the most common, and preferred by collectors because of it's connection to the game, low cost, availability and it displays the signature well. The signed baseball represents the average price for a signature, and by deducting or adding from this price for the Item signed accordingly will give you a good idea on value. The lowest priced signed item would be for a "cut Signature." A cut signature is a signature on a piece of paper, or "cut" from a larger piece. Index cards are the next step up, and both sell at a fraction (about 10%-20%) the price of an autographed baseball. Autograph photos typically sell at about 40-60 percent the price of a baseball with bats, uniform Jersey's and equipment selling at a higher price due to the higher cost of the item, rarity and display. In general if an autographed baseball is worth $100. the same autograph on a 8x10 photo $50. a cut signature $20. on a bat $150. The percentage of the price could also vary based on the popularity of the player, and how sought after the signature is. A Mickey Mantle single signed baseball is worth about $400.-$600. Price will vary based on condition, and type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Rare examples of pristine signatures or inscriptions like "The Mick" "HOF 1974" or 536 HR's" could raise the price to the $1,000. price range. Personal inscription like "Good luck Mike" could sell below $400. A rarely signed full name signature "Mickey Charles Mantle" will break the $2,000 price mark as it did in a May 5th 2007 live eBay auction selling for $2,390. A signed photo sells between $150.-$300. After condition the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature will dictate the price. Mickey Mantle was under contract with the Upper-Deck company before he passed away. Baseballs that have the Upper deck hologram could sell in the $1,000.-$1,500. price range. signatures that have not been authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. See the Related Links for "Fake Similar Autographs Facsimile" and "Mickey Mantle Autograph sample" below.

One. He was a member of the 2009 New York Yankees squad that won the World Series in six games against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Once ... with the 1954 New York Giants.