New York Yankees documentary hero
A Documentary Film

New York Yankees

Est. 1903

The New York Yankees are the most successful professional sports franchise in North American history. Originally founded as the Baltimore Orioles in 1901, the franchise was purchased by Frank Farrell and William Devery in 1903 and moved to New York City, becoming the Highlanders. The team was...

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Years of Life
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Chapters
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Chapters

01

Origins

The Beginning

The New York Yankees are the most successful professional sports franchise in North American history. Originally founded as the Baltimore Orioles in 1901, the franchise was purchased by Frank Farrell and William Devery in 1903 and moved to New York City, becoming the Highlanders.

02

The Rise

Building a Legacy

The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series championships, the most in Major League Baseball history and the most of any professional sports franchise in North America. Their championships span nine decades, from 1923 to 2009.

03

The Work

Defining Moments

New York Yankees has been home to some of the most talented and iconic athletes in their sport's history. These legendary players have defined the team's identity and created moments that live on in collective memory.

04

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

**Career Stats (with Yankees):** .349 AVG, 659 HR, 1,971 RBI, 2,056 runs in 2,084 games

05

The Legacy

Lasting Impact

The New York Yankees have some of the most intense and historic rivalries in professional sports. Their success, large market presence, and history of acquiring top talent have made them a natural target for other franchises, creating passionate and often bitter rivalries that transcend...

logo is one of the most recognized symbols in sports ### Logo Evolution - **1903-1906:** Interlocking

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in various styles - **1907:** Distinctive interlocking

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designed by Louis B. Tiffany (Tiffany & Co.) - **1913:** Current script

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wordmark introduced - **1936:** Bat-in-hat logo created by Henry Alonzo Keller - **1947:** Current primary logo solidified ### Uniforms - **Home:** White with navy pinstripes,

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logo on left chest - **Road:** Gray with

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Innovations

Year Title Role/Impact Type
2022 | 2,518 | Andy Pettitte | | Competition Achievement
1923 Single Season AVG Competition Achievement
1942 Numerous books including "The Bronx Is Burning" era documentation - Competition Achievement
1903 Team Information Competition Achievement
1901 Franchise History Competition Achievement
1903 Founding Competition Achievement
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