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New York Yankees
Everything about the New York Yankees, from their beginnings in 1903 as the "Highlanders" when they played at Hilltop Park to today and playing in Yankee Stadium
2,611 Questions
How many pitches were thrown in Don Larsen's perfect game?
Don Larsen pitched a Perfect game on October 8, in game 5 of the 1956 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The 1956 World Series featured the New York Yankees vs. the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Yankees won the game 2-0 against losing pitcher Sal Maglie. Mickey Mantle hit a 4th inning solo home run. Fans in attendance 64,519.
What is the value of a 1999 New York Yankees team signed World Series baseball?
A 1929 New York Yankees Team Signed Baseball with the key signatures: Huggins, Ruth, Gehrig, Hoyt, Dickey, Pennock, Combs, Wells, and Lazzeri is worth about $3,000.-$5,000. 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.
Who owns the New York Yankees now that George Steinbrenner passed away?
His sons, Hal and Hank Steinbrenner own the team.
What hotel do the New York Yankees stay at when playing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?
Fairmont Newport Beach and Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort.
Name the only Yankees manager NEVER to win a game at Yankee Stadium?
William Edward "Wild Bill" Donovan
Donovan was a player / manager with the Yankees from 1915 - 1917. He played for the Detroit Tigers in 1918 and never played again.
He later served as the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for part of 1921 season but was replaced after just 44 games.
He never played again after 1918 and never coached again after 1921.
Yankee Stadium didn't open until April 18, 1923.
The Yankees have played the Phillie's once. It was in 1950 and the Yankees won 4-0....
Who did Joe DiMaggio hit his first home run off of?
Joe DiMaggio's first MLB home run came off of George Turbeville of the Philadelphia Athletics in the first inning of the Yankees 7-2 victory on May 10, 1936.
Who was the first New York Yankee to win the Cy Young award?
During the first eleven years (1956 - 1966), only one winner from Major League Baseball was selected. Immediately after Commissioner Frick retired, the rules were changed to honor the best pitcher from each league.
Dean Chance of the Angels of the AL won the award in 1964.
Which New York Yankees pitcher has the most wins at the old Yankee Stadium?
Whitey Ford has the most career victories as a Yankee with 236 from 1950-1967.
What is more exciting. a triple play a no-hitter or a walk-off home run?
Excitement is a personal thing, so there is no correct answer. For me, it's a triple play. A walk off homer may be exciting for the home team as it ends the game, but a homer is a homer, and we see them all the time. The excitement is in the winning, not the homer. Again, though, it's a matter of personal preference.
Does Derek Jeter have any siblings?
Derek Jeter only has one sister and she is younger than Derek. Sharlee Jeter and Derek were incredibly close to each other growing up and have continued to remain best friends throughout the years. She has a son who is the nephew to Derek and he is extremely close to him as well.
When did the New York Yankees start to play baseball?
The Yankees were a charter team of the American League when it started play in 1901. The club was in Baltimore and played there for the 1901 and 1902 seasons. They moved to New York and became the Highlanders in 1903. The name was changed permanently to Yankees in 1912.
How did the Philadelphia Phillies do against the New York Yankees this year?
The Phillies and Yankees met in a three game series between May 22, 2009 and May 24, 2009 at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies won 2 of the 3 games. The Yankees then beat the Phillies 4 games to 2 in the World Series.
What year did the New York Yankees play the New York Mets in the World Series?
The New York Yankees beat The New York Mets in the 2000 World Series 4 games to 1.
What year did the Red Sox blow a large lead to the Yankees in the American League East Division?
That never happened. The Red Sox and Yankees are both American League teams, therefore they cannot play each other in the World Series.
What is the nickname for the New York Yankees?
They have had several. The Mets was their nickname originally when their official name was the Metropolitans. They are also referred to as the Metsies(coined by Casey Stengel) and the Amazins(also coined by Casey Stengel)
How many New York Yankees wore the number 4 on their uniforms?
Click on the 'Yankees Numbers' link on this page to find out what Yankees wore number 4 and any other number.
