The New York Yankees and the New York Mets.
The Yankees were named after the state. The team happens to play in New York City, but if they moved to a different part of New York, the team name would remain the same.
At first the Baltimore Orioles, then the New York Highlanders, now the Yankees.
yes the New York Yankees name is trademarked you could be sued if you were to use the "Yankees" name as your own yes the New York Yankees name is trademarked you could be sued if you were to use the "Yankees" name as your own
The Yankees were known as the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912. In 1913, they changed their name to the Yankees.
The Highlanders
The huge city located in the southeastern part of New York State is called New York City.
The team changed their name to the New York Yankees in 1913.From 1903-1912, they were known as the New York Highlanders and from 1901-1902, they were the Baltimore Orioles.
New York, New York. I wonder if there are any other city/states that have the same name.
Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902)New York Highlanders (1903-1912)New York Yankees (1913 - present)
New York Yankees Born 1901 in BaltimoreThe New York Yankees franchise started in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. In 1903 the team moved to New York, and the name of the tam was changed to the New York Highlanders. In 1913 the team name was changed to the Yankees.
New York State. New Amsterdam was the former name of New York City. New York City is in New York State.