In 1961, Bobby Richardson became the first player to win the Gold Glove Award at second base for the New York Yankees. Bobby won the award five years in a row from 1961 to 1965.
Bobby Richardson in 1961.
Bobby Richardson in 1961.
Don Mattingly won nine Gold Glove awards, the most in Yankees history.
The New York Yankee with the most Gold Glove Awards is Brooks Robinson, who won 16 Gold Gloves during his career. However, if you're specifically asking about Yankees, then the player with the most Gold Gloves is outfielder Bernie Williams, who won four Gold Glove Awards from 1997 to 2000. His defensive skills in center field were a significant part of the Yankees' success during the late 1990s.
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The Yankees had three Gold Glove award winners during the 1990's:Don Mattingly - first base (1991-1994)Bernie Williams - center field (1997-1999)Wade Boggs - third base (1994-1995)
Thurman Munson in 1973, 1974, and 1975.
By the look of it 1957 the first awards were handed out! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawlings_Gold_Glove_Award
Elston Howard (1963 & 1964)Thurman Munson (1973, 1974 & 1975)
Cesar Cedeno, center fielder for the Houston Astros, won a Gold Glove between 1972-1976.
That was shortstop Bobby Wine in 1963.
Outfielder Tommie Agee in 1970.