New York Times Story of the Yankees: Baseball's Greatest Team

Synopsis

Organised by era, the book covers the biggest stories and events in Yankee history from the purchase of Babe Ruth, Roger Mars's 61st homerun, to David Cone's perfect game. It chronicles the team's 27 World Series championships and 40 American League pennants; ongoing rivalry with the Boston Red Sox; controversial owners, players, managers and more. The articles span from 1903; when the team was referred to as the New York Highlanders, to the present. The entire book has been designed for easy reading and hour s of pleasure. Includes stories from well-known Times sports writers like Arthur Daley, John Kieran, Leonard Koppett, Red Smith, Tyler Kepner, Ira Berkow, Richard Sandomir, Jim Roach, and George Vecsey. Includes hundreds of black-and-white photographs.