Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the New York Yankees

Although I have never officially researched it, I often wondered how the Yankees got their team name.  That is until I came upon an article today on the Yankees website about how the team just celebrated their 100th year anniversary. Before I discuss how successful the Yankees have been since the name change on April 10, 1913; it is only necessary to take a big step back in history to when the team first was accepted into the American League. 

•  Originally a Baltimore franchise, owners Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased the team for $18,000 and relocated to New York City.
• The team, named the New York Highlanders, were accepted into the American League as of March 12, 1903. 
• The Highlanders home turf was located between 168th and Broadway at the Hilltop Park.
• In April of 1913, the team changed their name to the Yankees, after moving to the Polo Grounds to share the space with the New York Giants. 
• This change came after almost ten years of the local newspapers using the name the "Yankees"instead of the Highlanders, in order to save space in their headline.
• The team's first game as the official Yankees ended up in a loss to the Senators. 
• The Yankees first win was against Boston. 

                                                       

  
It is safe to say that no other professional sports team in history has accomplished as much as the Yankees have.  With 27 World Series Championships and 40 American League Pennant wins, the Yankees have conquered it all, yet still continue to make history almost every year. 

Cheers to another 100 years, Yankees!

(Little history for all of you Yankee fans. Enjoy!)
Timeline of the Bronx Bombers