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New York Yankees Timeline
(1901 - Present)The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the Bronx, New York City, and one of the most successful and iconic franchises in Major League Baseball history. Founded in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles before relocating to New York in 1903, the Yankees have won a record 27 World Series championships and produced legendary players such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Derek Jeter, and Aaron Judge. More Less
Franchise Origins
Baltimore Orioles franchise founded
Jan 1, 1901
The franchise that would become the New York Yankees began play in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles, one of the eight charter members of the newly formed American League. The team struggled financially and on the field during its two seasons in Baltimore.
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Team relocates to New York as the Highlanders
Jan 9, 1903
Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased the struggling Baltimore franchise and moved it to New York City, where the team became known as the New York Highlanders, playing at Hilltop Park in upper Manhattan.
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Highlanders adopt the 'Yankees' name
Apr 11, 1913
The team officially changed its name to the New York Yankees after moving out of Hilltop Park, settling on a name that had been used informally by newspapers for years.
Yankees acquire land for Yankee Stadium
Feb 6, 1921
The Yankees purchased property in the Bronx across the Harlem River from the Polo Grounds, paving the way for construction of what would become known as 'The House That Ruth Built.'
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CBS purchases majority stake in the Yankees
Nov 2, 1964
CBS bought 80% of the Yankees, ushering in a period of decline during which the team failed to reach the postseason from 1965 through 1975.
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George Steinbrenner buys the Yankees
Jan 3, 1973
A group led by George Steinbrenner purchased the team from CBS for $10 million, launching an era of big spending and renewed ambition under the famously demanding owner.
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New Yankee Stadium opens in the Bronx
Apr 16, 2009
The Yankees opened their $2.3 billion replacement ballpark across the street from the original stadium, blending modern amenities with tributes to the franchise's storied past.
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Legendary Players
Red Sox sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees
Dec 26, 1919
Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees for $125,000, a transaction that transformed the Yankees into baseball's premier power and fueled the legendary 'Curse of the Bambino' that haunted Boston for decades.
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Lou Gehrig begins his consecutive games streak
Jun 1, 1925 - May 2, 1939
Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive games over 14 seasons, a durability record that stood until Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed it in 1995, earning Gehrig the nickname 'The Iron Horse.'
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Ruth hits record 60 home runs in a season
Sep 30, 1927
Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season off Tom Zachary of the Washington Senators, setting a single-season record that stood for 34 years and cementing his status as baseball's biggest star.
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Key Facts
- The franchise was founded in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles before moving to New York in 1903, becoming the Highlanders and later the Yankees in 1913.
- The Yankees have won a record 27 World Series championships, more than any other team in Major League Baseball.
- Babe Ruth's arrival in 1920 via trade with the Boston Red Sox transformed the franchise and is famously linked to the 'Curse of the Bambino.'
- Legendary players like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Derek Jeter have all worn the famous pinstripes.
- Yankee Stadium, known as 'The House That Ruth Built,' opened in 1923, and the current stadium replaced it in 2009.
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