The New York Yankees are one of the most popular Major League Baseball teams. Getting their start in Baltimore, Maryland in 1901, the New York Yankees began their career as the Baltimore Orioles. After going through a move to New York City, the formerly known Baltimore Orioles became the New York Highlanders. Finally in 1913, the major league team would receive their permanent name as the New York Yankees.

The Yankees have had their share of triumphant moments. Many of these moments came from the Yankees' extended list of Baseball Hall of Fame members. Some of these record setting players include, the one and only Babe Ruth, Jack Chesbro, Frankie "Home Run" Baker, Red Ruffing, Phil Rizzuto, Micky Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Reggie Jackson, Lou Gehrig and plenty of others. Breaking records and keeping a roster of unbelievable talent, the Yankees went on to win 26 World Series Championships, 5 of which were consecutive, 39 League Championships, 16 division Championships, and 3 Wild Cards.

The New York Yankees are truly one of Major League Baseball's pioneer teams. They've accomplished so many things, as a team and also as franchise. It really takes dedication, and hard work to keep such a versatile team with so many brands of great talent on the same page and together. The amount of fans that the New York Yankees has recruited over the course of 107 years is tremendous. The Yankees are not just loved by their hometown of the Bronx, New York anymore. The are an international favorite for a very large percentage of Major League Baseball's fans, and they have definitely earned it.