Historic Moments
The trades, the games, the milestones that shaped the greatest franchise in American sports. From the Babe Ruth trade to today.
20 moments
Juan Soto Signs 15-Year Contract
The Yankees sign Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million contract, the largest in baseball history.
Yankees Reach 2024 World Series
The Yankees advance to the World Series for the first time since 2009 behind Juan Soto and Aaron Judge.
Aaron Judge Hits 62 Home Runs
Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris's 61-year-old AL single-season home run record with his 62nd blast.
Gerrit Cole Signs 9-Year Deal
The Yankees sign Gerrit Cole to a 9-year, $324 million contract, the largest ever for a pitcher at the time.
Derek Jeter's Walk-Off in Final At-Bat
Derek Jeter singles home the winning run in his final at-bat at Yankee Stadium, a storybook ending for The Captain.
Mariano Rivera's Last Save at Yankee Stadium
Mariano Rivera records his final save at Yankee Stadium as Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte come to the mound to remove him.
New Yankee Stadium Opens
The new Yankee Stadium opens across the street from the original, beginning a new chapter in franchise history.
1998 Yankees Win 125 Games
The 1998 Yankees complete a 125-50 campaign with a World Series sweep of the Padres, widely regarded as the greatest team ever.
Derek Jeter Named ROY
Derek Jeter wins the AL Rookie of the Year unanimously, kicking off a Hall of Fame career as the face of the franchise.
Don Mattingly's MVP Season
Don Mattingly wins the AL MVP award, hitting .324 with 35 home runs and 145 RBI in his iconic 1985 campaign.
Dave Winfield Signs Record Contract
The Yankees sign Dave Winfield to a 10-year contract worth an estimated $23 million, the richest deal in baseball history at the time.
Thurman Munson Dies in Plane Crash
Yankees captain Thurman Munson dies in a plane crash at age 32. His number 15 is retired and his locker remains empty.
Reggie Jackson's Three Home Run Game
Reggie Jackson hits three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the World Series, earning the nickname "Mr. October."
Roger Maris Hits 61
Roger Maris breaks Babe Ruth's single-season home run record with his 61st home run on the final day of the season.
Don Larsen's Perfect Game
Don Larsen throws the only perfect game in World Series history, blanking the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5.
Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak
Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak comes to an end. The record still stands as one of the most unbreakable in sports.
Lou Gehrig's Farewell Speech
Lou Gehrig delivers his famous "luckiest man on the face of the earth" speech at Yankee Stadium after his ALS diagnosis.
Yankees Win First World Series
The Yankees win their first World Series championship, defeating the Giants in six games.
Original Yankee Stadium Opens
Yankee Stadium opens in the Bronx. Babe Ruth christens "The House That Ruth Built" with a home run.
Babe Ruth Sold to the Yankees
The Boston Red Sox sell Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $100,000, launching the greatest dynasty in sports history.