New York Yankees

wise it was an unfair series.Lastly, baseball needs a salary cap because payrolls will be equal.In ‘’Does Baseball need a Salary Cap’’ it says,’’Is MLB a fair playing field for all 30 teams without a Salary Cap? The 2014 Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees have enormous team payrolls while teams like the Rays and Astros this year are nearly $200M lower.’’This quote shows how a equal payroll will give a fair chance to all of the teams to get the best…

days. The strike canceled the rest of the 1994 season, and for the first time since 1904, even the World Series 1997 To honor Jackie Robinson, his number “42” is retired from all major and minor league teams. April 15, 1997: The magnificent night at New York's Shea Stadium when Jackie Robinson's No. 42 was retired throughout Major League Baseball in an unprecedented tribute under the direction of Commissioner Bud Selig. 2004 The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series in 84 years over the…

so amazing people wanted it so bad that the bat went for 1.26 million dollars. George Herman Died on August 16, 1948 in Manhattan New York City . He died because he had terrible Esophageal Cancer and what it dose, it deals with your stomach and lungs. The doctors that tried to help George said they couldn't do that much. So on June 13 1948 his uniformed at the Yankees stadium retired and it was a memorable thing. George Herman also known as Babe Ruth, died at the age of 53. In conclusion Babe…

Joe DiMaggio was one of the greatest hitters and center fielders in all of baseball history. He set many records, including a 56 game hitting streak in 1941. DiMaggio won 9 World Series titles during the 13 years with the New York Yankees. DiMaggio came to America as the son of a poor Italian immigrants, but then later grew up to be a baseball legend. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914. He was born in Martinez, California. Joe was the 8th child of Giuseppe and Rosalie DiMaggio.…

the team," Gehrig told Joe McCarthy, his manager. Lou Gehrig never played baseball again. On July 4, 1939, between the doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, nearly 62,000 fans sat in the stands waiting for Gehrig to address the crowd according to New York Daily News. It was known as "Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day", but something that is named "appreciation day" usually should be on a happy occasion. But not in this situation. A few weeks prior to this day, Gehrig learned that he was suffering from an…

“Home Run!” The announcer yells as the crowd goes crazy. Babe Ruth has done it again folks. "He's the best of the best", the children yell. Some of you may be asking ,well, what is baseball . Baseball is Americas favorite pass time. It’s been that way since the 1920’s. This game of hitting a ball with a stick and hearing that sweet and beautiful crackle as the bat and the ball connects seems to put fire in people’s veins as they yell and cheer for their favorite team as they enter the field. The…

The University of Oklahoma has long been a powerhouse for pumping out athletes, politicians, and other highly educated and gifted individuals. However, one in particular sticks out: Mickey Mantle. Mantle is possibly one of the most influential players in the Major League Baseball’s history. Because of his switch-hitting abilities and his outfielding skills, he was a most famed and renowned player in the world. He was on twelve World Series teams, seven of which he clinched the title along with…

A teammate of George Ruth’s once said, “Sometimes I still can't believe what I saw. This 19-year-old kid, crude, poorly educated, only lightly brushed by the social veneer we call civilization, gradually transformed into the idol of American youth and the symbol of baseball the world over - a man loved by more people and with an intensity of feeling that perhaps has never been equaled before or since” (Ingram). Coming from a rough upbringing, Ruth overcame all of the obstacles that were thrown…

leader because he “knew how to build trust, commitment, and loyalty with his players” (Stallard, 2015). He never wavered in his resolve to having his player’s backs whenever they experienced declines in their performance or personal lives. Former Yankees superstar Paul O’Neill commented about Torre: “Joe doesn’t put added pressure on you or act differently toward you because you’re not hitting well or playing well. Players pick up on these things” (Stallard, 2015). Joe would always tell his…

fifty-nine homers that season. His batting average was .378. Babe scored 177 runs total that year. Babe Ruth made baseball a more popular sport. The crowds that followed Babe Ruth made it possible for the Yankees to build a new stadium. The stadium was built in 1923. Babe hit the first homerun in the new stadium. From then on, it was known as “The House That Ruth Built”. (“Babe Ruth.” Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th Edition (2015): 1. History Reference Center.…