THE YANKEES ENCYCLOPEDIA

127 Years of Tradition

Every player. Every season. Every moment that built the dynasty.

THROUGH THE ERAS

127 Years in 11 Chapters

From the Highlanders to the Judge Era. The story of the greatest franchise in sports.

The Highlanders
1903–1912

The Highlanders

Hal Chase · Prince Hal

The franchise begins as the New York Highlanders, playing at Hilltop Park in upper Manhattan. A scrappy club finding its footing in the American League.

The Dead Ball Yankees
1913–1919

The Dead Ball Yankees

Home Run Baker · Home Run Baker

Renamed the Yankees, the club moves to the Polo Grounds. The dead-ball era favors pitching and small ball -- the Bronx Bombers identity hasn't arrived yet.

Murderers' Row
1920–1935

Murderers' Row

Babe Ruth · The Sultan of Swat

Babe Ruth arrives and everything changes. The Yankees build Yankee Stadium, dominate the American League, and win four World Series titles between 1923 and 1932.

The DiMaggio Era
1936–1951

The DiMaggio Era

Joe DiMaggio · The Yankee Clipper

Joe DiMaggio takes the torch from Ruth and Gehrig. Nine championships in 16 seasons. The 56-game hitting streak. The greatest sustained run of dominance in baseball.

The Mantle Dynasty
1952–1964

The Mantle Dynasty

Mickey Mantle · The Mick

Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, and Roger Maris carry the dynasty forward. Seven more championships, the 61-homer chase, and Casey Stengel's brilliance.

The Lean Years
1965–1975

The Lean Years

Thurman Munson · The Captain

The dynasty crumbles. Aging stars, CBS ownership, and a fading Yankee Stadium. But a catcher named Thurman Munson arrives to rebuild from the ashes.

The Bronx Zoo
1976–1981

The Bronx Zoo

Reggie Jackson · Mr. October

George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin, and Reggie Jackson -- chaos and championships. Two World Series titles, three home runs on three pitches, and the most turbulent clubhouse in baseball history.

The Wilderness
1982–1994

The Wilderness

Don Mattingly · Donnie Baseball

Don Mattingly carries the franchise through its longest championship drought. The most beloved Yankee of his era never reaches the postseason. Steinbrenner's revolving door of managers defines the period.

The Core Four Dynasty
1995–2008

The Core Four Dynasty

Derek Jeter · The Captain

Jeter, Rivera, Posada, Pettitte -- the Core Four. Four championships in five years, six pennants, and the most dominant stretch since the 1950s. Joe Torre's calm hand steadies the ship.

The New Stadium
2009–2016

The New Stadium

Mariano Rivera · The Sandman

A new cathedral rises across the street. The Yankees christen it with Ring #27 in 2009. Rivera's farewell, Jeter's walk-off, and the transition to a new generation.

The Judge Era
2017–Present

The Judge Era

Aaron Judge · All Rise

Aaron Judge becomes the face of the franchise. 62 home runs, Juan Soto arrives, and the Yankees return to the World Series in 2024. The next chapter is being written.

MONUMENT PARK

Legends of the Game

The greatest to ever wear the pinstripes. Their numbers retired, their legacies eternal.

Babe Ruth
#3

Babe Ruth

RF · 1920–1934

The Sultan of Swat

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Lou Gehrig
#4

Lou Gehrig

1B · 1923–1939

The Iron Horse

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Joe DiMaggio
#5

Joe DiMaggio

CF · 1936–1951

The Yankee Clipper

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Mickey Mantle
#7

Mickey Mantle

CF · 1951–1968

The Mick

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Bill Dickey
#8

Bill Dickey

C · 1928–1946

The Anchor Behind the Plate

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Yogi Berra
#8

Yogi Berra

C · 1946–1963

The Wisest Yankee

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Roger Maris
#9

Roger Maris

RF · 1960–1966

61 in '61

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Phil Rizzuto
#10

Phil Rizzuto

SS · 1941–1956

The Scooter

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Thurman Munson
#15

Thurman Munson

C · 1969–1979

The Captain

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Whitey Ford
#16

Whitey Ford

P · 1950–1967

The Chairman of the Board

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Jorge Posada
#20

Jorge Posada

C · 1995–2011

The Warrior

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Paul O'Neill
#21

Paul O'Neill

RF · 1993–2001

The Warrior of the Bronx

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Don Mattingly
#23

Don Mattingly

1B · 1982–1995

Donnie Baseball

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Elston Howard
#32

Elston Howard

C · 1955–1967

A Man of Great Gentleness

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Casey Stengel
#37

Casey Stengel

MGR · 1949–1960

The Old Perfessor

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Mariano Rivera
#42

Mariano Rivera

P · 1995–2013

The Sandman

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Reggie Jackson
#44

Reggie Jackson

RF · 1977–1981

Mr. October

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Andy Pettitte
#46

Andy Pettitte

P · 1995–2013

The Franchise

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Ron Guidry
#49

Ron Guidry

P · 1975–1988

Louisiana Lightning

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Bernie Williams
#51

Bernie Williams

CF · 1991–2006

The Quiet Warrior

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CC Sabathia
#52

CC Sabathia

P · 2009–2019

The Big Man Delivered

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Derek Jeter
#2

Derek Jeter

SS · 1995–2014

The Captain

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Billy Martin
#1

Billy Martin

MGR · 1975–1988

The Fiery Skipper

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Joe Torre
#6

Joe Torre

MGR · 1996–2007

The Calm in the Storm

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BY THE NUMBERS

A Legacy in Numbers

27World Championships
40AL Pennants
23Hall of Famers
11,764All-Time Wins
23Retired Numbers
1,923Year of First Championship

THE DYNASTY

27Rings

From 1923 to 2009. The most decorated franchise in professional sports.

1923NY Giants4–2
1927Pitt. Pirates4–0
1928StL Cardinals4–0
1932Chi. Cubs4–0
1936NY Giants4–2
1937NY Giants4–1
1938Chi. Cubs4–0
1939Cin. Reds4–0
1941BKN Dodgers4–1
1943StL Cardinals4–1
1947BKN Dodgers4–3
1949BKN Dodgers4–1
1950Phila. Phillies4–0
1951NY Giants4–2
1952BKN Dodgers4–3
1953BKN Dodgers4–2
1956BKN Dodgers4–3
1958Mil. Braves4–3
1961Cin. Reds4–1
1962SF Giants4–3
1977LA Dodgers4–2
1978LA Dodgers4–2
1996Atl. Braves4–2
1998SD Padres4–0
1999Atl. Braves4–0
2000NY Mets4–1
2009Phila. Phillies4–2