Since 1913, the New York Yankees have built an empire, a brand, and a legacy unlike any other team in American sports. According to Forbes, they rank as the fourth-highest valued sports franchise in the world (behind the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Rams) with an estimated value of $8 billion in 2025. Proof, if ever needed, that Yankee influence stretches far beyond the field.
The Little Guide to the New York Yankees celebrates the iconic team with 180 bite-sized quotes, quips, facts and stats, all packed into a compact compendium that fits neatly into any fan’s mitt. From Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter, Joe DiMaggio to Mickey Mantle, this tiny tome brings together the legends and moments that shaped Yankee greatness – so far. Put simply: They are the best to ever play ball…
SAMPLE QUOTE
“I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee.” – Joe DiMaggio, legendary centre field, October 1, 1949.
SAMPLE FACT
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= The Yankees’ record number of World Series championships, the most by any franchise in MLB history! Can you remember all the years they won?*
* 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009.
The Little Guide to the New York Yankees celebrates the iconic team with 180 bite-sized quotes, quips, facts and stats, all packed into a compact compendium that fits neatly into any fan’s mitt. From Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter, Joe DiMaggio to Mickey Mantle, this tiny tome brings together the legends and moments that shaped Yankee greatness – so far. Put simply: They are the best to ever play ball…
SAMPLE QUOTE
“I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee.” – Joe DiMaggio, legendary centre field, October 1, 1949.
SAMPLE FACT
27
= The Yankees’ record number of World Series championships, the most by any franchise in MLB history! Can you remember all the years they won?*
* 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009.