new york yankees (baseball team)

Describes the curse that seemed to haunt the Boston Red Sox after they traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees and could not win a World Series--until 2004.

Presents a biography of former New York Yankees manager Billy Martin, chronicling Martin's professional successes, failures, and personal obstacles.

Examines the New York Yankees, featuring profiles of past and present star players, and includes statistics, information on where they play, photographs, and more.

When the legendary Babe Ruth strode to the plate in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, the game was tied 4-4 in the fifth inning. After taking two strikes, Ruth cemented his place in baseball history.

An illustrated alphabet book based on notable players in the history of Yankees baseball, as well as other aspects of the game.

A brief biography of professional baseball player Aaron Judge, an outfielder for the New York Yankees.

Yogi Berra loved his family, his neighborhood, his friends, and, most of all, baseball. He was crazy for it, ever since he was a young kid playing with friends in an abandoned dump. But baseball didn't love him back---at least not at first. Yogi was different. He didn't have the right look. When he finally made it to the major leagues, Yogi faced pranks and harassment from players, sportswriters, and fans. Their words hurt, but they made Yogi determined to show all that he could do.

Explores the confluence between sports, history, economics, and geography in New York.

Provides a simple introduction to the history of the New York Yankees baseball team, including its start in 1903, its World Series triumphs, and its notable players.

Traces the history of the New York Yankees, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, and a glossary.