The Yankees were known as the Baltimore Orioles from 1901-1902. When the team moved to New York in 1903, they were renamed the New York Highlanders. They officially became known as the New York Yankees in 1913.
The Yankees core four consisted of Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte. Andy Pettitte played 13 years with the Yankees.
Mickey Mantle played for the New York Yankees from 1951 -1968
Mickey Mantle played the most seasons for the Yankees with 18.
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Babe Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 through 1934.
YES ... Bernie Williams has played for the New York Yankees ... In fact Bernie has played all of his pro career (16 years) with the Yankees from 1991 - 2006 ..
Bill Dickey played for the New York Yankees from 1928 -1946.
Shane Spencer has: Played Himself - New York Mets Pinch Hitter in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Texas Rangers Left Fielder in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - New York Yankees Left Fielder in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - New York Yankees Designated Hitter in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - New York Yankees Right Fielder in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - New York Yankees First Baseman in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - New York Yankees Left Fielder in "1998 American League Championship Series" in 1998. Played Himself - New York Yankees Left Fielder in "1999 American League Championship Series" in 1999. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999. Played Jamie Bridges in "Judge John Deed" in 2001. Played Himself (New York Yankees Outfielder) in "2001 World Series" in 2001. Played Himself - New York Yankees Right Fielder in "2001 American League Championship Series" in 2001.
Bobby Richardson played Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees for 11 years beginning in 1955. He played second base and defensive infield.
Lefty Gomez pitched for the New York Yankees from 1930-1942.
Elston Howard was a coach for the New York Yankees between 1969, and 1979. Thurman Munson played ball for the Yankees the same years. The team baseball could be from any of those years. I will leave a link below to a New York Yankee team signed baseball price guide complete with key signatures, and links to full team rosters. Compare the signatures of the players that played the least amount of years to the roster to help narrow down what year the baseball is from.
According to the Baseball Encyclopedia and baseball-reference.com, no one by the name of Floyd Van Pelt played in MLB let alone for the Yankees. Is it possible this gentleman was in the Yankees farm system but didn't make it up to the majors?