The Yankees may very well be the most famous sports franchise in the United States, and perhaps the world. They have established themselves as a successful club that continues to find success decade after decade. While being widely known, here are some facts you may not know about the Yankees.
- Drew Henson – If you are an American you know who Tom Brady is but did you know he did not start most of his college career? He was the backup to Drew Henson who ended up playing for the Yankees. However, his career was brief going just a career one for eight (.111) in pinstripes
- No Single Digit – Derek Jeter famously wore the number 2 for almost two decades. He will be the last Yankee to wear a single digit on his back as the numbers 1 through 9 will all be retired once Jeter’s ceremony commences this spring.
- Canadiens are right behind – Yankees are dubbed “The most successful sports franchise in North America” due to their 27 world championships. However, the Montreal Canadiens are a close second with 24 Stanley Cups.
- The Baltimore Orioles – Many fans are aware the Yankees were once called the Highlanders. However, prior to that, the team was originally named The Baltimore Orioles, which is now the name of one of their A.L. East Rivals.
- A Bargain for the Boss – According to Forbes, the Yankees are estimated to be worth $3.4 billion. George Steinbrenner bought the team for just $8.4 million from CBS in 1973. While it was still considered a bargain at the time, few envisioned the Yankees value growing that drastically.