What year did the New York Yankees organization start?

Answer 1

The New York Yankees franchise began in Baltimore, and were called the Baltimore Orioles. The team played in the American League of Professional Baseball Clubs which became part of the Major Leagues in 1901. The team was then moved to New York in 1903, and played at Hilltop Park in Manhattan. The ballpark was built at one of the highest points in Manhattan and so the team was then called the Highlanders. The name Highlanders was also the name of a British military unit The Gordon Highlanders, and the name of the teams President was Joseph Gordon. 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 team name was then changed to the more commonly used name the Yankees in 1913.

Answer 2

The New York Yankees franchise started in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. The team was moved to New York in 1903, and the team name was changed to the Highlanders. In 1913 the team name was changed to the Yankees for good.

Answer 3

The New York Yankees franchise began in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles playing in the newly formed American League. The franchise moved to New York in 1903 and changed the name to the Highlanders. The team name was changed again in 1913 to Yankees.

Answer 4

The club was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. They played in Baltimore from 1901-1902. They then moved to New York City and were known as the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912. The team was officially renamed the New York Yankees in 1913.

Answer 5

The Yankees franchise began in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles. In 1903 the team moved to New York and they were renamed the New York Highlanders. The Yankees name took effect in 1913.