Well, the popular Yankees Franchis originated in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. In 1903, it moved to Manhattan Island because of the AL president Ban Johnson who wanted at least one team in New York City. Then, they were named as Highlanders for the popular elevated ground on which their own stadium was built. This was a good stadium; though the franchise struggled in its new home. Then they moved to Polo Grounds in 1913.
This stadium was also shared by some other teams of the National League like New York Giants and San Francisco Giants. With all their diligent efforts, Yankees struggled until 1920; when they went on to purchase the contract of Babe Ruth from another popular club Boston Red Sox. With his tremendous talent Ruth went on to give some incredible results like 54 home runs during his very first year in New York. This was a record score which he scored and it was more than any other major league team. In 1921, he led the Yankees to their very first pennant.
He ended the season with remarkable, .378 batting average, 117 runs including 59 home runs. This season remains one of the very best seasons of any hitter in the history of major league. In 1923, this club moved to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. With this initiative born the very first dynasty of Yankee. Then the Yankees went on to win four more pennants. Then they also won three World Series during the 1920s.
By the time their popularity grew so that in 1927, they were acclaimed as the most powerful team in the history of baseball. From 1965 to 1975, they couldn't win a pennant. Then in 1977, they won World Series in fifteen years with a tremendous lineup starring catcher Thurman, Reggie Jackson, and Graig Nettles. In 1995, they hired a veteran manager Joe Torre. In 1996, they ended their 17-season championship drought as they went on to win the World Series over the mighty Atlanta Braves. In 2000, they experienced a late-season slump.
2006 Season Preview:
In 2004, the Yankees were supposed to wrap up the season but then stormed the Boston Red Sox and created a most dramatic comeback history. Boston Red Sox went on to beat them with four games on the platter and won their first World Series since 1918. They performed quite well in 2005 MLB season. This year they are ready to make a good comeback. They finished their last season with a .586 win average. They also tied with their arch rival the Boston Red Sox who were sitting at the top of the popular American League East. Their fans must be hoping to see some good developments. Well their star studded line up is truly unbeatable which is comprised of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui, Jason, Giambi, and Gary Sheffield. Once again they will start off the things with Joe Torre as head coach. Joe has led the New York Yankees to the great World Series titles in 1996, 1998, 1999 and then in 2000. He was also selected as the American League Manager of the year in 1996.
The New York Yankees have lot to feel proud as they already won eight American League East division titles. They have set a club record with four million in regular season attendance their very own Yankee Stadium. This time the number will increase so get your tickets from your on-line ticket vendor before it’s too late! So, hurry up, get your tickets now!
