Those Damn Yankees they have been called, and even a movie was named after them. The Yankees have been around since 1903, when they where known as the New York Highlanders. The Yankees have had a few nicknames throughout the years: The Bronx Bombers, The Bombers, The Yanks, The Pinstripers, The Evil Empire and, of course, the Damn Yankees and the The Bronx Zoo. The Yankees have also played at many different ballparks: New Yankee Stadium, Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium and Polo Ground (also know as Brush Stadium). They have also had fight and theme songs along the way, including "Here Come the Yankees" written in 1967. Songs like "New York, New York," "Get Ready For This," and "Workaholic" are played when the Yankee's start or end a game.
      They have had their sluggers; in 1923-1935, they had the Babe and Gehrig. In 1936-1951, they had Joltin’Joe in the DiMaggio Era. In 1960, it was the M&M Boys, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle. The Yankees lead Major League Baseball with 26 World Series and 39 American League Pennants. They have more championships than any other franchise in professional baseball history.
      Today's Yankees include: Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon, Alex Rodriguez, Andy Pettitte, Jason Giambi, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera. Their coaching staff has seen some greats also, like Billy Martin and Joe Torre.
      The popularity of the Yankees stretches from one coast to the other. With a new Yankee Stadium for 2009, the Yankees shall make new history, along with new titles.