William S. Devery and Frank J. Farrell. They were co-owners of the team. They purchased the Baltimore Orioles (later re-named New York Highlanders) in 1901 for $18,000.
The New York Highlanders became known as the New York Yankees in 1913.
The New York Highlanders played at Hilltop Parkfrom 1903 to 1912.
The Highlanders became officially known as the Yankees starting in the 1913 season.
They were called the New York Highlanders until 1913.
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.
The New York Highlanders became known as the New York Yankees in 1913.
In 1903, the Yankees were named the New York Highlanders. The team was owned by Frank J. Farrell and William S. Devery.
The Yankees originated in Baltimore and were known as the Baltimore Orioles from 1901-1902.In 1903, they moved to New York and were named the New York Highlanders. The team was owned by William S. Devery and Frank J. Farrell.
The New York Highlanders played at Hilltop Parkfrom 1903 to 1912.
The Highlanders became officially known as the Yankees starting in the 1913 season.
Yes he was. Willie Keeler was a member of the Yankees when they were known as the New York Highlanders. He played on the Highlanders team from 1903 to 1909.
They were called the New York Highlanders until 1913.
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.
In 1972, CBS Broadcasting Inc. owned the New York Yankees.
From 1903 to 1912 the Yankees were called the New York Highlanders.
The Highlanders
The Yankees played their first two years (1901-1902) in Baltimore as the Orioles. The team moved to New York in 1903and were known as the Highlanders and changed their name to Yankees in 1913.