Full History Of New York Yankees In Timeline From 1900

1900: Western League name change

In 1900, Ban Johnson, the president of a minor league known as the Western League (1894–1899), changed the Western League name to the American League (AL).

1901: American League declared major league status

In 1901, Ban Johnson declared major league status for the American League (AL) after the National League demanded concessions he did not agree with.

1901: AL team placed in Baltimore

In 1901, plans to add an AL team in New York City were blocked by the NL's New York Giants, so a team was instead placed in Baltimore, Maryland, and named the Orioles.

1902: McGraw became Giants manager

During the 1902 season, John McGraw jumped from managing the Baltimore Orioles to become the new manager of the New York Giants, taking many players with him.

1903: Highlanders Inaugural Season Uniform

During the inaugural Highlanders season in 1903, the uniform featured a large "N" and a "Y" on each breast of the jersey.

1903: Yankees win-loss record

From 1903 through the 2024 season, the New York Yankees' overall win–loss record is 10,778–8,148–88 (a .569 winning percentage).

1903: Team Founded

In 1903, Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased the franchise rights to the defunct Baltimore Orioles and established the New York Highlanders, marking the foundation of the team.

1903: AL Team in New York

In early 1903, at a conference to settle disputes, Ban Johnson requested that an AL team be put in New York, to play alongside the NL's Giants. The franchise was awarded to Frank J. Farrell and William S. Devery after a vote.

1903: Inaugural Game Between Yankees and Red Sox

The inaugural game between the Yankees (then known as the Highlanders) and the Red Sox (then named the Americans) occurred in 1903 at Hilltop Park.

1904: Jack Chesbro sets record

In 1904, Highlander pitcher Jack Chesbro set the single-season wins record at 41.

1904: Yankees name

In 1904, New York Press Sports Editor Jim Price coined the unofficial nickname Yankees (or "Yanks") for the club as it was easier to fit in headlines.

1904: Highlanders lost deciding game

In 1904, the Highlanders lost the deciding game on a wild pitch to the Boston Americans, who later became the Boston Red Sox.

1904: Red Sox Win AL Pennant

The Red Sox won the AL pennant after meeting the Yankees in the last regular-season series of the season in 1904.

1906: Highlanders finished second in AL

In 1906, the Highlanders finished second in the AL.

1909: Interlocking NY on Uniforms and Caps

In 1909, the "N" and "Y" were combined into an interlocking design and added to both the left breast of the uniform and the caps.

1910: Highlanders finished second in AL

In 1910, the Highlanders finished second in the AL.

1911: Highlanders shared Hilltop Park with the Giants

In 1911, Polo Grounds III burned down and the Highlanders shared Hilltop Park with the Giants during a two-month renovation period.

1912: Yankees Last Place Finish

In 1912, the New York Yankees finished in last place in the American League.

1913: Team Renamed the Yankees

In 1913, the New York Highlanders were officially renamed the New York Yankees.

1913: Team became officially known as the New York Yankees

In 1913, the team became officially known as the New York Yankees.

1915: Ruppert and Huston purchased the team

At the start of 1915, Farrell and Devery sold the New York Yankees to Colonel Jacob Ruppert and Captain Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston for $350,000.

1917: Yankees Losing Season

In 1917, the New York Yankees had a losing season.

1918: Yankees Losing Season

In 1918, the New York Yankees had a losing season.

1918: Hiring of Miller Huggins

In 1918, the hiring of Miller Huggins by Ruppert as manager of the Yankees caused a rift between the owners that eventually led to Ruppert buying Huston out in 1923.

1918: Reference to Red Sox's Last World Series Win

In 1990, Yankee fans taunted the Red Sox about the fact that 1918 was the last time the Red Sox had won a World Series.

1920: Yankees, Red Sox, and White Sox Détente

Around 1920, the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago White Sox had a détente, leading to trades that benefited the Yankees, particularly with the acquisition of Babe Ruth from the Red Sox.

1920: First 1 Million-Fan Season

In 1920, the Yankees had their first 1 million-fan season, with more than 1.2 million fans attending games at the Polo Grounds.

1920: Babe Ruth Traded to the Yankees

One of the major aspects of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is the Curse of the Bambino, which began when Babe Ruth was traded to the Yankees in 1920. Following the trade, the Red Sox did not win a World Series for 86 years.

1921: First World Series Appearance

In 1921, the New York Yankees played in their first World Series against the New York Giants, with all eight games played in the Polo Grounds.

1921: Lou Gehrig bests Ruth

Lou Gehrig beats Ruth's single-season RBI mark which he had set in 1921.

1922: Second World Series Appearance

After the 1922 season, the Yankees were told to move out of the Polo Grounds. Giants manager John McGraw became upset with the increase of Yankees attendance along with the number of home runs.

1922: Highlanders shared the Polo Grounds with the Giants

From 1913 to 1922, the Highlanders shared the Polo Grounds with the Giants after their lease with Hilltop Park expired.

1922: Yanks Nickname Origin

In 1922, sportswriter Fred Lieb said he would refer to the team as "the Yanks" in his articles for the Baseball Magazine, stating that the nickname "will fit into heads better."

1923: Home games at the original Yankee Stadium

From 1923, the New York Yankees played their home games at the original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

1923: Move to Yankee Stadium and First Championship

In 1923, the New York Yankees moved to their new home, Yankee Stadium. At the end of the season, the Yankees faced the Giants in the World Series for the third straight year and won their first championship.

1923: Ruppert buys out Huston

In 1923, the rift between the owners of the New York Yankees led to Ruppert buying Huston out.

1927: Ruth's Home Run Record

In 1927, Babe Ruth set the single-season home run record with 60 home runs in a 154-game season.

1927: Reference to Yankees' World Series Wins

In 2000, it was noted that the Yankees' Game 3 loss ended a 14-game World Series winning streak, surpassing the club's previous record of 12 games won in 1927, 1928 and 1932.

1927: "Murderers' Row" and World Series win

In the 1927 season, the New York Yankees featured a lineup that became known as "Murderers' Row", which some consider to be the best in the history of baseball. They won 110 games, swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series, and Ruth set a single-season home run record with 60.

July 5, 1928: Bronx Bombers Nickname

On July 5, 1928, writer Frank Wallace first used the nickname "Bronx Bombers" in an article in the New York Daily News to refer to the Yankees.

1928: World Series win

In 1928, the New York Yankees won the World Series again.

1928: Reference to Yankees' World Series Wins

In 2000, it was noted that the Yankees' Game 3 loss ended a 14-game World Series winning streak, surpassing the club's previous record of 12 games won in 1927, 1928 and 1932.

1930: George Steinbrenner Born

George Steinbrenner, who later became the principal owner of the New York Yankees, was born in 1930.

1931: McCarthy hired as manager

In 1931, Joe McCarthy was hired as manager of the New York Yankees.

1931: BBWAA began voting on the AL MVP award

In 1931, the BBWAA (Baseball Writers' Association of America) began voting on the AL MVP (American League Most Valuable Player) award. This marked the beginning of the Yankees' long history of MVP winners, with 22 Yankees players having received the award since its inception.

1932: World Series win and "Called Shot"

In 1932, the New York Yankees swept the Chicago Cubs in the World Series. This series was made famous by Babe Ruth's "Called Shot" in game three of the series at Wrigley Field.

1932: Current Cap Look Adopted

In 1932, the current cap design, a navy blue hat with the white interlocking "NY" letters, was adopted.

1932: Reference to Yankees' World Series Wins

In 2000, it was noted that the Yankees' Game 3 loss ended a 14-game World Series winning streak, surpassing the club's previous record of 12 games won in 1927, 1928 and 1932.

1934: Ruth left the Yankees

After Ruth left the Yankees following the 1934 season, Gehrig finally had a chance to take center stage, but it was only one year before a new star appeared, Joe DiMaggio.

1935: "Bronx Bombers" Nickname Catching On

By 1935, the nickname "Bronx Bombers" had gained popularity among sportswriters throughout the country, becoming a widely recognized moniker for the Yankees.

1935: Ruth left the Yankees

In 1935, Babe Ruth left the New York Yankees to join the NL's Boston Braves, and he made his last major league baseball appearance on May 30 of that year.

1936: Reference to Yankees' Consecutive World Series Wins

After the 2000 season, the Yankees joined the Yankees teams of 1936-39 and 1949-53 as the only teams to win at least three consecutive World Series.

1936: Start of Four Straight World Series Titles

From 1936, the New York Yankees won an unprecedented four straight World Series titles.

July 4, 1939: "Lou Gehrig Day"

On July 4, 1939, the New York Yankees declared "Lou Gehrig Day", on which they retired his number 4, the first retired number in baseball.

1939: Jacob Ruppert's Death

Following Jacob Ruppert's death in 1939, his heirs assumed control of the New York Yankees team.

1939: Comparison to 1939 Squad

The 1927 New York Yankees team is compared to the 1939 squad, notably those of 1961 and 1998.

June 2, 1941: Death of Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig died on June 2, 1941, after retiring due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which was later known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" in his memory.

1941: Yankees Win World Series

In 1941, the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series. This was the first of seven October meetings between the two New York crosstown rivals before the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles.

1941: "Golden Era" and DiMaggio's hitting streak

The 1941 season was often described as the last year of the "Golden Era" before the United States entered World War II and other realities intervened. By the end of his hitting streak, Joe DiMaggio hit in 56 consecutive games, the current major league record.

1942: "The Pride of the Yankees" released

The acclaimed movie The Pride of the Yankees about Lou Gehrig was released in 1942.

1943: Yankees Win World Series

In 1943, despite losing many players to the military draft after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the New York Yankees managed to win the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

1945: Del Webb Buys Yankees

In 1945, construction and real estate magnate Del Webb, along with partners Dan Topping and Larry MacPhail, purchased the New York Yankees from the Ruppert estate for $2.8 million.

1946: McCarthy Leaves Yankees

After a few slumping seasons, McCarthy left the New York Yankees organization in 1946.

1947: MacPhail Bought Out

Following the 1947 World Series, Larry MacPhail, who was the New York Yankees team president, treasurer, and general manager, was bought out.

1948: Harris Replaced by Stengel

Despite finishing only three games behind the Cleveland Indians in the 1948 pennant race, Bucky Harris was relieved of his duties as manager of the New York Yankees and replaced by Casey Stengel.

1948: Yogi Berra Inherits Number 8

In 1948, Yogi Berra inherited Bill Dickey's number 8 after Dickey ended his playing career and became a coach.

1949: Reference to Yankees' Consecutive World Series Wins

After the 2000 season, the Yankees joined the Yankees teams of 1936-39 and 1949-53 as the only teams to win at least three consecutive World Series.

1949: Yankees Dynasty Begins

From 1949 to 1953, the New York Yankees, managed by Casey Stengel, won the World Series five consecutive times, setting an MLB record.

1949: Yankees Begin Record World Championship Run

From 1949, Casey Stengel managed the Yankees to ten pennants and seven world championships between 1949 and 1960, including a record five consecutive world championships from 1949 through 1953.

1949: Yankees Surge in 1949

In 1949, the "underdog" New York Yankees came from behind to catch and surprise a powerful Red Sox team on the last two days of the season, fueling the beginning of the modern Yankees–Red Sox rivalry.

1950: Yankees Win World Series

The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1950.

1950: 1950 World Series Win

The New York Yankees' 1950 World Series title was won in four straight games against the Whiz Kids of the Philadelphia Phillies.

1951: DiMaggio Retires; Mantle Arrives

In 1951, Joe DiMaggio, the "Yankee Clipper," retired from the New York Yankees after numerous injuries. That year also marked the arrival of Mickey Mantle, one of several rookies to fill the gap.

1951: Yankees Win World Series

The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1951.

1952: Yankees Win World Series

The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1952.

1953: Fifth Consecutive World Series

From 1949 to 1953, the New York Yankees, managed by Casey Stengel, won the World Series five consecutive times, setting an MLB record.

1953: End of Record Five Consecutive World Championships

From 1949, Casey Stengel managed the Yankees to ten pennants and seven world championships between 1949 and 1960, including a record five consecutive world championships from 1949 through 1953.

1953: Yankees Win World Series

The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1953.

1954: "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant"

In 1954, the New York Yankees won 103 games, but the Cleveland Indians took the pennant with a then-AL record of 111 wins. This year was referred to as "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant", and was the basis for Douglass Wallop's novel of the same name, later adapted into the musical "Damn Yankees".

1954: Athletics Move to Kansas City

In 1954, the Philadelphia Athletics moved to Kansas City. For almost 20 years, Kansas City had been home to the New York Yankees' top farm team, the Kansas City Blues, before the Athletics moved there.

1955: Dodgers Beat Yankees in World Series

In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers finally defeated the New York Yankees in the World Series, after five previous Series losses to them.

1955: Yankees Win American League Pennant

The New York Yankees won the American League Pennant in 1955.

1956: Don Larsen's Perfect Game

In Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history.

1956: Yankees Win World Series

The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1956.

1957: Yankees are New York's Only Team

After 1957, the New York Yankees were the only baseball team in New York, following the departure of the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.

1957: Yankees Lose World Series

The New York Yankees lost the 1957 World Series to the Milwaukee Braves, with Lew Burdette winning three games for the Braves and being awarded World Series MVP. The New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers also left New York for San Francisco and Los Angeles, respectively.

1958: Dodgers Move to Los Angeles

In 1958, the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles

1958: Yankees Beat Braves in World Series

In the 1958 World Series, the New York Yankees got their revenge against the Milwaukee Braves and became the second team to win the Series after being down 3–1.

1960: End of Casey Stengel's Championship Run

From 1949, Casey Stengel managed the Yankees to ten pennants and seven world championships between 1949 and 1960, including a record five consecutive world championships from 1949 through 1953.

1960: Finley Purchases Athletics

In 1960, Charles O. Finley purchased the Athletics and put an end to the trades with the New York Yankees. During that year, Roger Maris led the league in slugging percentage, RBI, and extra-base hits and won a Gold Glove, earning him the American League MVP award.

1961: Maris Breaks Home Run Record

1961 was a memorable year in New York Yankees history. On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris hit his 61st home run, surpassing Babe Ruth's single-season home run record. MLB Commissioner Ford Frick decreed that Maris' record, achieved in a 162-game season, was separate from Ruth's, set in a 154-game season.

1961: Talent Pipeline Dries Up

As early as the 1961–62 off-season, longtime fans noticed that the New York Yankees' pipeline of talent from the minor league affiliates had started to dry up. The introduction of the amateur draft that year worsened the situation.

1961: Yankees Win 1961 World Series

In 1961, the New York Yankees won the pennant with a 109–53 record and defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series. The team finished the year with 240 home runs, an MLB record at the time.

1961: Comparison to 1961 Squad

The 1927 New York Yankees team is compared to the 1961 squad, notably those of 1939 and 1998.

1962: Mets Expansion and Yankees Win World Series

In 1962, the New York Mets joined the National League as an expansion team, restoring New York as a city with more than one team. The New York Yankees won the 1962 World Series, their tenth in the past sixteen years, defeating the San Francisco Giants 4–3.

1962: New York Mets Established

When the Dodgers and Giants moved to California in the late 1950s, the New York Mets were established as an expansion team in 1962.

1963: Yankees Swept in World Series

In 1963, the New York Yankees easily reached the World Series, winning the pennant by 10.5 games, but they were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the first World Series between the Yankees and the new Los Angeles Dodgers.

1964: CBS Purchases Yankees

After the 1964 season, broadcasting company CBS purchased 80% of the New York Yankees from Topping and Webb for $11.2 million.

1965: Yankees' First Losing Record

The 1965 edition of the New York Yankees team posted a record of 77–85 — the team's first losing record in 40 years.

1966: Burke Assumes Team President Role

E. Michael Burke assumed the role of New York Yankees team president in 1966.

1966: Yankees Finish Last in AL

In 1966, the New York Yankees finished in last place in the AL for the first time since 1912. It also marked their first consecutive losing seasons since 1917 and 1918.

1967: "Here Come the Yankees" Written

In 1967, "Here Come the Yankees", the official fight song for the New York Yankees, was written by Bob Bundin and Lou Stallman. The song was widely used in radio and television broadcasts but did not gain popularity with fans.

1967: Reds Appearance Policy

In 1967, the Cincinnati Reds instilled a personal appearance policy that lasted until 1999.

1967: Yankees Finish Ahead of Athletics

The 1967 season was not much better for the New York Yankees; they finished only ahead of the Kansas City Athletics in the American League.

1970: Yankees Finish in Top Four

The New York Yankees fortunes improved somewhat in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and in 1970 they finished higher than fourth.

1972: Reference to Oakland Athletics' Consecutive World Series Wins

After the 2000 season, the Yankees joined the 1972-74 Oakland Athletics as one of the only teams to win at least three consecutive World Series.

1972: Number 8 Retired for Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra

In 1972, the number 8 was retired for two players on the same day, in honor of catcher Bill Dickey and his protege, catcher Yogi Berra.

1972: City Buys Yankee Stadium

In mid-1972, Mayor John Lindsay stepped in, and the city bought Yankee Stadium and began an extensive two-year renovation period. Since the city also owned Shea Stadium, the New York Mets were forced to allow the New York Yankees to play two seasons there.

1972: Jackson's Athletics Defeat Martin's Tigers

Reggie Jackson and manager Billy Martin had bad blood between them, stemming from when Jackson's Athletics defeated Martin's Detroit Tigers in the 1972 playoffs.

January 3, 1973: Steinbrenner Buys Yankees

On January 3, 1973, CBS announced they were selling the New York Yankees club to a group of investors, led by Cleveland-based shipbuilder George Steinbrenner, for $10 million.

1973: Steinbrenner Instills Appearance Policy

In 1973, George Steinbrenner instituted a personal appearance policy for the New York Yankees that included being clean-shaven, with long hair slicked back or trimmed, to "instill a certain sense of order and discipline" in the players. This rule is still in effect today.

1973: Steinbrenner Purchases Team

In 1973, George Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees from CBS and became involved in daily team operations.

1973: Steinbrenner purchased the team from CBS

In 1973, George Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees from CBS, marking a change in ownership.

1974: Hunter Signs with Yankees

After the 1974 season, George Steinbrenner made a move that started the modern era of free agency, signing star pitcher Catfish Hunter away from Oakland.

1974: Yankees Shared Shea Stadium

In 1974, the New York Yankees shared Shea Stadium with the New York Mets, the New York Jets, and the New York Giants.

1975: Yankees Shared Shea Stadium

In 1975, the New York Yankees shared Shea Stadium with the New York Mets, the New York Jets, and the New York Giants.

1975: Martin Hired as Manager

Midway through the 1975 season, the New York Yankees hired former second baseman Billy Martin as manager.

1976: Jackson Joins Yankees

After the 1976 campaign, George Steinbrenner added star Oakland outfielder Reggie Jackson, who had spent 1976 with the Baltimore Orioles, to the New York Yankees roster.

1976: Return to Yankee Stadium

In 1976, the New York Yankees returned to play their home games at the original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx after sharing Shea Stadium for a couple of years.

1976: Yankees' Last World Series Appearance

The New York Yankees last World Series appearance was in 1976.

1976: Yankees Reach World Series

With Billy Martin as manager, the New York Yankees reached the 1976 World Series, but were swept by the Cincinnati Reds and their famed "Big Red Machine."

1977: Jackson's Controversial Remarks and Yankees Win World Series

During spring training of 1977, Reggie Jackson alienated his teammates with controversial remarks about New York Yankees captain, catcher Thurman Munson. Despite the turmoil, Jackson hit four home runs in the 1977 World Series and earned the Series MVP Award, getting the nickname "Mr. October."

1977: Yankees Win World Series

The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1977.

1978: Yankees Win Tie-Breaker Playoff for AL East Division Title

In 1978, the Yankees and Red Sox finished tied for first, and the Yankees won a high-profile tie-breaker playoff for the AL East division title, despite the Red Sox having held a 14-game lead earlier in the season.

1978: Yankees' Pennant Race and Managerial Changes

In 1978, the Yankees were significantly behind the Red Sox but experienced managerial upheaval when Billy Martin resigned after a conflict with Reggie Jackson and owner Steinbrenner. Bob Lemon replaced Martin as manager.

August 2, 1979: Thurman Munson's Tragic Death

On August 2, 1979, Yankees catcher Thurman Munson died in a plane crash. The team attended his funeral, and Bobby Murcer drove in all five runs in an emotional 5-4 victory using Munson's bat.

1979: Yankees Win World Series and Managerial Change

In 1979, the Yankees won their 22nd World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers. During the season, Sparky Lyle was traded, and Tommy John and Luis Tiant were acquired. Billy Martin replaced Bob Lemon as manager for his second stint.

1980: Yankees' Season: Managerial Change, Jackson's Performance, and ALCS Loss

In 1980, Billy Martin was fired and replaced by Dick Howser. Reggie Jackson had a strong season, hitting .300 with 41 home runs. The Yankees won 103 games but were swept by the Kansas City Royals in the ALCS.

1980: "New York, New York" Played at Stadium

In 1980, George Steinbrenner started playing the song "New York, New York" at the stadium after home games. The Frank Sinatra cover version is traditionally played after victories, and the Liza Minnelli original version after losses.

June 1981: Yankees Led AL East Before Strike

In June 1981, the Yankees, under manager Gene Michael, led the AL East before a strike interrupted the season.

1981: Yankees Sign Dave Winfield and Transform into 'Bronx Burners'

After losing the 1981 World Series, the Yankees signed Dave Winfield and planned to become the "Bronx Burners" by focusing on speed and defense.

1982: Yankees Trade Dave Collins

In 1982, Dave Collins was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in a deal involving future All-Stars Fred McGriff and Mike Morgan.

July 4, 1983: Dave Righetti Pitches No-Hitter

On July 4, 1983, Dave Righetti pitched a no-hitter for the Yankees.

1984: Mattingly and Winfield Compete for Best Average

In 1984, Don Mattingly and Dave Winfield competed for the best batting average in the American League.

1985: Guidry's Dominance and Decline Begins

In 1985, after posting a 22-6 record, arm problems began to affect Ron Guidry's performance, leading to a decline over the next three years.

1985: Yankees Finish Second to Blue Jays

In 1985, the Yankees finished second to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.

1986: Yankees Finish Second to Red Sox

In 1986, the Yankees finished second to the Boston Red Sox in the AL East.

1987: Yankees Fall to Fourth Place

In 1987, the Yankees fell to fourth place in the AL East despite having a mid-season lead.

1988: Yankees Finish Fifth Place

In 1988, the Yankees finished fifth in the AL East, despite holding a mid-season lead.

1988: Guidry Retires After Season

Ron Guidry retired after the 1988 season due to persistent arm problems.

1989: Yankees' Offense Declines and Winfield Misses Season

By 1989, the Yankees' offense declined, with Henderson and Pagliarulo departing, and Winfield missing the entire season due to back problems.

1990: Yankee Fans Taunt Red Sox with "1918!" Chants

During the 1990 season, Yankee fans began chanting "1918!" to taunt the Red Sox, referencing the last time they won a World Series. They also displayed signs and wore "1918!" T-shirts, leading to the formation of the Bleacher Creatures.

1990: Yankees Have Worst Record in American League

In 1990, the Yankees had the worst record in the American League and finished last in the division.

1990: Curse of the Bambino

The Curse of the Bambino, a term referring to the Red Sox's long championship drought after trading Babe Ruth to the Yankees, was coined by writer Dan Shaughnessy in the 1990 book of the same name.

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1992: Yankees Continue Losing Record

The Yankees continued to have a losing record in 1992, spending heavily on free agents who underperformed.

1993: Trailing Montreal Canadiens

In 1993, the New York Yankees briefly trailed the NHL's Montreal Canadiens in number of titles won.

1994: Yankees' Success Interrupted by Players' Strike

In 1994, the Yankees had the best record in the AL, but the season was cut short due to a players' strike. Media speculated about the team's potential success if the strike had not occurred, drawing parallels to previous strike-shortened seasons.

November 1995: Joe Torre Announced as Yankees Manager

In November 1995, Joe Torre was announced as the new manager of the Yankees, a choice initially met with skepticism.

1995: Yankees Qualify for Playoffs as Wild Card

In 1995, the Yankees qualified for the playoffs as a wild card team in the strike-shortened season, facing the Seattle Mariners in a memorable ALDS.

1996: Mattingly Sits Out Season

Don Mattingly sat out the 1996 season due to back problems.

1996: Joe Torre Begins Managing the Yankees

From 1996, Joe Torre managed the Yankees from 1996 to 2007, winning six pennants and four World Series championships.

1996: Orioles Break Home Run Record

In 1996, the Baltimore Orioles surpassed the New York Yankees' 1961 record for home runs in a season, finishing with 257.

1996: Rise of Jeter, Pettitte, and Rivera; Yankees Win World Series

The 1996 season marked the rise of Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Mariano Rivera. The Yankees won their first AL East title in 15 years and defeated the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, ending an 18-year championship drought. Jeter was named Rookie of the Year.

April 15, 1997: Number 42 Retired Throughout Major League Baseball

On April 15, 1997, the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier, the number 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in his honor. This day was declared Jackie Robinson Day.

1997: Mattingly Retires After Sitting Out 1996 Season

After sitting out the 1996 season due to back problems, Don Mattingly retired following the 1997 season.

1997: Yankees Lose ALDS to Cleveland Indians

In 1997, the Yankees lost the ALDS to the Cleveland Indians. Bob Watson stepped down as general manager and was replaced by Brian Cashman.

1997: Subway Series Term Applied to Interleague Play

Since 1997, the term Subway Series has also been applied to interleague play during the regular season between the Yankees and National League New York Mets.

May 17, 1998: David Wells Pitches Perfect Game

On May 17, 1998, David Wells pitched a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins.

1998: McGwire Breaks Home Run Record

In 1998, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris' single-season home run record, hitting 70 home runs.

1998: Death of Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill, the national anthem singer in the old Yankees Stadium for Opening Day and other special events, passed away in 1998. In 2021, a recording of the Robert Merrill cover of "God Bless America" replaced the organ version of the song during the seventh-inning stretch.

1998: Comparison to 1998 Squad

The 1927 New York Yankees team is compared to the 1998 squad, notably those of 1939 and 1961.

July 18, 1999: David Cone Pitches Perfect Game

On July 18, 1999, David Cone pitched a perfect game against the Montreal Expos.

1999: End of Reds Appearance Policy

In 1999, the Cincinnati Reds ended their personal appearance policy, which had been in effect since 1967.

1999: Yankees win more titles than Montreal Canadiens

In 1999, the New York Yankees had more titles than any other franchise in the major North American sports leagues after briefly trailing the NHL's Montreal Canadiens since 1993.

1999: Yankees Win AL Championship Series

The Yankees won the 1999 American League Championship Series against the Red Sox.

2000: Yankees Win Subway World Series

In 2000, the Yankees won the World Series against the Mets in the first New York City Subway World Series in 44 years. Their Game 3 loss ended a 14-game World Series winning streak.

2000: Yankees Defeat Mets in World Series

The most recent World Series between the two New York teams was in 2000, when the Yankees defeated the Mets in five games.

September 11, 2001: Yankee Stadium Hosts Memorial Service for 9/11 Victims

On September 11, 2001, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks, Yankee Stadium hosted a memorial service titled "Prayer for America" for the victims.

2001: League Leaders in Road Attendance

From 2001 through 2006, the Yankees were the league leaders in "road attendance" each year.

2001: "God Bless America" Played During Seventh-Inning Stretch

Since September 11, 2001, "God Bless America" has been played during the seventh-inning stretch at Yankees stadium. For many years, an abbreviated version of Kate Smith's rendition was typically played.

2002: Evil Empire Nickname

In 2002, Boston Red Sox president Larry Lucchino referred to the Yankees as "the Evil Empire" in an interview with The New York Times after the Yankees signed pitching prospect José Contreras.

2002: Texas Rangers Home Run Record

In 2002, the Texas Rangers set a record for homering in consecutive games. The Yankees broke the Rangers' record on June 25, 2019.

2002: YES Network Launched

In 2002, the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network was launched and serves as the primary home of the New York Yankees.

2003: Yankees Win AL Championship Series Again

The Yankees won the 2003 American League Championship Series against the Red Sox.

2004: Flip Bondy Research on Bleacher Creatures

In 2004, New York Daily News columnist Filip "Flip" Bondy spent the season sitting in the Bleacher Creatures section to research his book about the group.

2004: Red Sox Comeback in ALCS

In the 2004 ALCS, the Yankees led 3 games to 0 but ultimately lost the next four games and the series to the Red Sox. The Red Sox comeback was the only time in MLB history that a team has come back from a 0–3 deficit to win a postseason series.

2004: Red Sox Break the Curse of the Bambino

The Red Sox finally won a World Series in 2004, breaking the Curse of the Bambino after 86 years since Babe Ruth was traded to the Yankees in 1920.

2004: Red Sox Win AL Championship Series

The Red Sox won the 2004 American League Championship Series against the Yankees, coming back from a 3-0 deficit.

2005: "Bleeding Pinstripes" Published

In 2005, Filip "Flip" Bondy published his book "Bleeding Pinstripes: A Season with the Bleacher Creatures of Yankee Stadium" based on his experiences with the Bleacher Creatures in 2004.

2005: Steinbrenner Retirement From Operations

In 2005, George Steinbrenner retired from day-to-day team operations, handing over control to his son-in-law Steve Swindal.

2005: American League Attendance Record

In 2005, the Yankees set an American League record with 4,090,696 fans in attendance, becoming only the third franchise in sports history to draw over four million in regular-season attendance in their own ballpark.

2005: Highest Paid Players

In 2005, the Yankees' average player salary was $2.6 million, and the team had the five highest-paid players in MLB.

2006: League Leaders in Road Attendance

From 2001 through 2006, the Yankees were the league leaders in "road attendance" each year.

October 2007: George Steinbrenner Hands Control to Hal and Hank

In October 2007, George Steinbrenner, citing declining health, formally handed control of the Yankees to his sons Hal and Hank Steinbrenner.

2007: Joe Torre Ends Managing the Yankees

From 1996, Joe Torre managed the Yankees from 1996 to 2007, winning six pennants and four World Series championships.

September 21, 2008: Yankees Win Final Game at Yankee Stadium

On September 21, 2008, the Yankees defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the final regular-season game played at Yankee Stadium. After the game, Derek Jeter addressed the crowd, thanking them for their support.

2008: Last year at the original Yankee Stadium

2008 was the last year the New York Yankees played their home games at the original Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

2008: Highest MLB Payroll

At the start of the 2008 season, the Yankees had a payroll of around $200 million, the highest of any American sports team.

2008: Yankees and Cowboys Joint Venture

In 2008, the Yankees announced a joint venture with the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys to form a partnership in running food and beverage and other catering services to both teams' stadiums.

2008: Most Fans Per Game

The 2008 season saw the most fans per game in Yankees history, with an average of 53,000 fans attending each game.

June 1, 2009: Yankees Set Error-Free Record

On June 1, 2009, the Yankees set a major league record by playing error-free baseball for 18 consecutive games, starting from May 14, 2009.

2009: Move to the new Yankee Stadium

In 2009, the New York Yankees moved into a new ballpark of the same name that was constructed adjacent to the previous facility.

2009: Yankees Win World Series

In 2009, the Yankees won their most recent World Series championship. They defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games under manager Joe Girardi.

October 17, 2010: Death of Freddy Schuman

On October 17, 2010, Freddy Schuman, known as "Freddy Sez," a famous Yankees superfan, died at the age of 85. For over 50 years, he attended Yankees home games with a baseball cap, a jersey, and a cake pan with a shamrock.

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2010: Larsen's Perfect Game Still Only Postseason No-Hitter

As of 2010, Don Larsen's 1956 perfect game was still the only postseason no-hitter.

2010: George Steinbrenner Dies

George Steinbrenner, principal owner of the New York Yankees, died in 2010.

2010: Death of George Steinbrenner

In 2010, George Steinbrenner, the long-time owner of the Yankees, passed away. His son, Hal Steinbrenner, remained as the main managing partner.

August 25, 2011: Yankees Hit Three Grand Slams in a Single Game

On August 25, 2011, the Yankees became the first team in Major League history to hit three grand slams in a single game against the Oakland Athletics. The grand slams were hit by Robinson Canó, Russell Martin, and Curtis Granderson.

2011: St. Louis Cardinals Last World Series Win

In 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals won their last World Series championship, marking their 11th title overall. This win places them second to the Yankees in total World Series championships.

April 12, 2013: Yankees Execute a Triple Play

On April 12, 2013, the Yankees executed their second triple play ever, scored as 4–6–5–6–5–3–4, marking the first triple play of its kind in baseball history.

2013: Forbes Ranks Yankees as Fourth Most Valuable

In 2013, Forbes magazine ranked the New York Yankees as the fourth most valuable sports team in the world at $2.3 billion.

September 25, 2014: Jeter's Walk-Off Single in Final Home Game

On September 25, 2014, Derek Jeter hit a walk-off single in his final home game against the Baltimore Orioles. Dellin Betances finished 3rd in voting for AL Rookie of the Year, and Masahiro Tanaka finished 5th.

August 12, 2016: Alex Rodriguez Plays Final Game

On August 12, 2016, Alex Rodriguez played his final game with the Yankees and accepted a front office job with the team shortly after.

2016: Forbes Value Increase

In 2017, Forbes magazine ranked the Yankees as the second most valuable sports team at $3.7 billion, a 9% increase from 2016.

May 14, 2017: Number 2 Retired in Honor of Derek Jeter

On May 14, 2017, the Yankees retired number 2 in honor of Derek Jeter.

2017: Forbes Ranks Yankees as Second Most Valuable

In 2017, Forbes magazine ranked the Yankees as the second most valuable sports team at $3.7 billion.

2017: Creation of "The Judge's Chambers"

In 2017, the Yankees team management created "The Judge's Chambers", a special cheer section within Section 104 for fans of Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. This section provided lucky ticketholders with judicial robes and enhanced the game experience.

2018: Forbes Value Increase

In 2019, Forbes magazine ranked the Yankees as the most valuable MLB team at $4.6 billion, a 15% increase from 2018.

2018: Red Sox Win AL Division Series

The Red Sox won the 2018 American League Division Series against the Yankees.

June 25, 2019: Yankees Set Home Run Record

On June 25, 2019, the Yankees set a new major league record for homering in 28 consecutive games, breaking the record set by the 2002 Texas Rangers. The Yankees continued the streak to 31 games.

August 31, 2019: Yankees Set Record for Most Home Runs in a Month

On August 31, 2019, with a walk-off solo home run by DJ LeMahieu, the Yankees ended the month of August with a new record of 74 home runs hit in that month alone. This set a new record for the most home runs hit in a month by a single MLB team.

December 18, 2019: Yankees Sign Gerrit Cole

On December 18, 2019, the Yankees signed Gerrit Cole to a nine-year, $324 million contract.

2019: Forbes Ranks Yankees as Most Valuable MLB Team

In 2019, Forbes magazine ranked the Yankees as the most valuable MLB team at $4.6 billion.

2019: Yankees Stop Playing Kate Smith's Rendition of "God Bless America"

In 2019, the Yankees stopped playing Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" due to allegations of racism in some of her songs. The team switched to a live version by the stadium organist during the stretch.

May 19, 2021: Corey Kluber Throws No-Hitter

On May 19, 2021, Corey Kluber threw a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers, marking the Yankees' 12th no-hitter of all time.

2021: Equivalent to $9,375,000

In 1915, Ruppert and Huston paid $350,000 for the Yankees, which is equivalent to $9,375,000 in 2021.

2021: Yankee Stadium construction cost equivalent

In 1923, the Yankees moved to their new home, Yankee Stadium, which took 11 months to build and cost $2.5 million, equivalent to $40,000,000 in 2021.

2021: Robert Merrill's Cover of "God Bless America" Replaces Organ Version

In 2021, the organ version of "God Bless America" was replaced by a recording of the Robert Merrill cover of the song. Merrill was the national anthem singer in the old Yankees Stadium for Opening Day and other special events before passing away in 1998.

2021: Red Sox Win AL Wild Card Game

The Red Sox won the 2021 American League Wild Card Game against the Yankees.

December 21, 2022: Aaron Judge Named Yankees Captain

On December 21, 2022, Aaron Judge was named the 16th captain in Yankees history after re-signing with the team. He is the first captain since Derek Jeter's retirement in 2014.

2022: Commentators for YES Network Listed

As of 2022, Michael Kay is the play-by-play announcer with David Cone, John Flaherty, and Paul O'Neill working as commentators as part of a three-man, or occasionally two-man, booth for the YES Network.

2022: Judge Breaks American League Record

In 2022, Aaron Judge broke Roger Maris' American League home run record with 62 home runs.

2022: Yankees Second Most Valuable

In 2022, the Yankees were again ranked as the second most valuable team behind the Cowboys, valued at $6 billion.

June 28, 2023: Domingo Germán Throws Perfect Game

On June 28, 2023, Domingo Germán threw the 24th perfect game in MLB history, the fourth in Yankees history.

December 6, 2023: Yankees Trade for Juan Soto

On December 6, 2023, the Yankees acquired Juan Soto in a major trade. This acquisition was intended to boost the team's performance.

2023: Yankees Caps Popular in Brazil

According to a 2023 New York Times report, Yankees caps are "viral" in Brazil, often viewed as a "classic piece of Americana" or a "status symbol."

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2023: Value of 1945 Purchase in 2023

In 2023, the $2.8 million paid for the team in 1945 would be equivalent to roughly $47.8 million.

2023: Yankees Second Most Valuable

In 2023, the Yankees' value rose to $7.1 billion, keeping them as the second most valuable sports team.

2024: Yankees win-loss record

From 1903 through the 2024 season, the New York Yankees' overall win–loss record is 10,778–8,148–88 (a .569 winning percentage).

2024: Value of Reggie Jackson's Fine Adjusted for Inflation

In 1978, Reggie Jackson was fined $9,000 by Billy Martin, which is equivalent to $43,000 in 2024 when adjusted for inflation.

2024: Value of 1973 Purchase in 2024

In 2024, the $10 million paid in 1973 for the New York Yankees would be equivalent to $70.8 million.

2024: Team Value

In 2024, the New York Yankees were the fourth-highest valued sports franchise in the world with an estimated value of approximately $7.55 billion, according to Forbes.

2024: Yankees win AL East Title and Judge wins MVP

In 2024, the Yankees captured their 21st AL East title and secured the top seed in the American League. Aaron Judge had another historic season, leading the MLB in major offensive categories and hitting 50 or more homeruns for the third time. Judge was also named AL MVP. In the ALCS the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians in five games, and then the Yankees fell to the Dodgers in a tightly contested five-game series in the 2024 World Series.

2024: Yankees Value and Ranking

In 2024, the Yankees' value rose to $7.55 billion, but they fell to fourth overall in the rankings.

2024: Yankees All-Time Regular Season Winning Percentage

Through 2024, the Yankees have an all-time regular season winning percentage of .569 with a 10,778-8,148 record, which is the best of any team in MLB history.