In 1903, the Yankees were named the New York Highlanders. The team was owned by Frank J. Farrell and William S. Devery.
From 1903 to 1912 the Yankees were called the New York Highlanders.
The Yankees were originally in Baltimore until they moved to New York in 1903.
In 1903, they moved from Baltimore where they were known as the Orioles. When in New York they were not officially known as the Yankees until 1913. From 1903-1912 the team was known as the New York Highlanders.
The New York baseball team was known as the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912. Then the teams name was officially changed to the New York Yankees in 1913.
Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902)New York Highlanders (1903-1912)New York Yankees (1913 - present)
The Yankees were known as the New York Highlandersfrom 1903-1912.
The New York Yankees Major League franchise began in 1901 in Baltimore, named the Orioles. The team moved to New York in 1903, and the team name was changed to the Highlanders. In 1913 the team name was changed to The New York Yankees. The New York Yankees organization considers 1903 to be their first year.
New York Yankees 1903 - 2003The franchise started in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles, moved to New York and named the Highlanders in 1903. The name was changed to Yankees in 1913 But, the New York Yankees celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2003.
1903
The New York Yankees were founded in 1903.
The New York Yankees franchise started in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. The team was moved to New York in 1903, and played as the New York Highlanders. In 1913 the team name was changed to the Yankees.
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.