On April 27, 1903, the New York Highlanders played their first game, a 3-1 loss to Washington, the next day, April 28, the Highlanders won their first ever game, beating Washington 7-2. Their first home win came on April 30, 1903, when they beat Washington 6-2.
When the Yankees began play in New York in 1903, they were known as the Highlanders and played at Hilltop Park. The team moved to the Polo Grounds in 1912 and changed their name from the Highlanders to the Yankees.
George Batten debuted on September 28, 1912, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on September 28, 1912, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Rudy Bell debuted on September 16, 1907, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on October 5, 1907, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Elmer Bliss debuted on September 28, 1903, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on May 11, 1904, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Lew Brockett debuted on April 25, 1907, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on July 26, 1911, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Dick Carroll debuted on September 25, 1909, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on September 25, 1909, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Jim Cockman debuted on September 28, 1905, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on October 7, 1905, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Curt Coleman debuted on April 13, 1912, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on June 1, 1912, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Phil Cooney debuted on September 27, 1905, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on September 27, 1905, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Fred Curtis debuted on July 24, 1905, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on July 24, 1905, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
John Dowd debuted on July 3, 1912, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on July 13, 1912, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.
Gene Elliott debuted on April 13, 1911, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park; he played his final game on May 13, 1911, playing for the New York Highlanders at Hilltop Park.