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The franchise started in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. When the team moved to New York in 1903 the teams name was changed to the Highlanders because they played at Hilltop Park, one of the highest points in Manhattan.
As early as 1904 the press began to refer to the team as "The Yankees." The name Yankees was more commonly used in the coming years, and after the Highlanders moved to the Polo Grounds the reference to the team as the Highlanders no longer applied as they no longer played at a higher elevation. The franchise then decided to change the team name to the more commonly used name, Yankees in 1913.
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Was there a New York Yankees player named Bob Masters?
There has been no mention of a player named Bob Masters for the Yankees.
Is Derek Jeter the New York Yankees captain?
Yes. Derek Jeter was named Yankees captain on June 3, 2003.
What was the last name of the New York Yankees pitcher Hideki?
From 1997 to 1999, the Yankees had a Japanese pitcher named Hideki Irabu.
Where did the New York Yankees get their mascot?
The Yankees had a mascot named "Dandy" from 1980-1985. They also had mascots that wore Yankees hats and resembled ballpark food during the mid-1990's. The Yankees have not had an official mascot since then.
Is there a famous person named Alex Rodriguez?
Yes, A-Rod, shortstop to the Yankees
Are the New York Yankees named after the city or state?
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.
Was Derek Jeter the New York Yankees captain in 1996?
No. He was just a rookie. Derek Jeter was named Yankees captain on June 3, 2003.
Was there a New York Yankees player in the 1930s or 1940s by the name of Visca?
Baseball Almanac.com does not show anybody named Visca that has ever played in the majors, and this site is very thorough. Though there was no Visca that ever played for the Yankees or in baseball for that matter. There was a player named Vic Raschi who pitched for the Yankees from '46-'53.
Who was nick named The Babe?
Babe Ruth. the most famos name in the MLB. the yankees!!
When did the Yankees debut?
The New York Yankees Major League franchise began in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. In 1903 the team moved to New York and were named the Highlanders. The team name was changed to Yankees in 1913.
Who was the New York Yankees team captian in 2008?
Derek Jeter was the New York Yankees team captain in 2008. Derek was named team captain on June 3, 2003, the 13th captain in Yankees history.
Who was the first baseman for the New York Yankees in 1910?
In 1910 the Yankees were named the Highlanders. Hal Chase was the New York Highlander first baseman for the 1910 season.
