New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have won 27 World Championships in their history.

On January 3, 1920, Babe Ruth officially became a member of the New York Yankees, marking a significant moment in baseball history.

Yankee Stadium, also known as 'The House That Ruth Built', opened with the first game played against the Boston Red Sox, resulting in a 4-1 victory for the Yankees. Approximately 74,200 fans attended the inaugural game.

In 1926, the New York Yankees formed a powerful lineup known as 'Murderer's Row' with the addition of Lou Gehrig as the first baseman. This lineup, along with supporting hitters Tony Lazzeri, Bob Meusel, and Earle Combs, led the team to consecutive pennants and World Series victories in 1927 and 1928.

In 1927, the New York Yankees achieved a significant milestone by winning the World Series in a four-game sweep. This victory was part of their dominance during the 'Murderer's Row' era, solidifying their place as one of the greatest teams in baseball history.

The 1928 season started strong for the New York Yankees but faced challenges with injuries and inconsistent play. Babe Ruth had a hot start with 42 home runs by August 1, but his performance declined towards the end of the season. The Yankees clinched the pennant and swept the Cardinals in the World Series.

On July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig became the first Yankee in history to have his jersey number retired. This event marked a significant tribute to Gehrig's contribution to the team.

Joe DiMaggio set a record by hitting safely in 56 consecutive games during the 1941 season, breaking the previous record of 44 games. The streak ended on July 17.

On June 13, 1948, the Yankees retired jersey number 3 in honor of Babe Ruth. This ceremony marked the last appearance of Babe Ruth in the stadium, commemorating his legendary career.

After a disappointing 1948 season, the New York Yankees surprised everyone by appointing former National Leaguer Casey Stengel as their manager. Stengel went on to lead the team to five consecutive world titles from 1949 to 1953.

On September 28, 1951, Allie Reynolds pitched a perfect game for the New York Yankees, achieving a remarkable feat in baseball history by retiring all 27 batters he faced without any reaching base.

The 1955 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1955. The Brooklyn Dodgers won their first title by defeating the New York Yankees in a seven-game series.

In game five of the 1956 World Series, Yankees pitcher Don Larsen threw the only perfect game in postseason history, retiring all 27 opposing batters without letting anyone on base.

The 1958 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1958. The New York Yankees emerged victorious by defeating the Milwaukee Braves in a seven-game series.

The 1960 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1960. The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New York Yankees in a thrilling seven-game series.

On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris surpassed Babe Ruth's home run record by hitting his 61st home run of the season.

In 1962, the New York Yankees emerged victorious in the World Series against the Giants, showcasing their prowess and dominance in baseball. The team's triumph solidified their reputation as a powerhouse in the sport.

The 1963 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1963. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in a four-game sweep to win the title.

The 1964 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1964. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees in a thrilling seven-game series.

On January 3, 1973, George Steinbrenner acquired the majority ownership of the New York Yankees from CBS.

The 1976 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1976. The Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Yankees in a four-game sweep to win the title.

On August 2, 1979, the New York Yankees faced a tragic event when their captain, Thurman Munson, died in a plane crash. The team was dispirited by this loss, affecting their performance during the season.

The 1981 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 1981. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in a six-game series to win the title.

Jim Abbott achieved a no-hitter on September 4, 1993, for the New York Yankees, overcoming the odds with his inspiring performance despite being born without a right hand.

The New York Yankees won the 1996 World Series by defeating the Atlanta Braves. They won the series for the first time in 18 years.

Since 1997, the term Subway Series has been used for interleague play during the regular season between the Yankees and the National League New York Mets, adding to the historical rivalry between New York City teams.

David Wells threw a perfect game on May 17, 1998, for the New York Yankees, etching his name in baseball history by retiring all 27 batters he faced flawlessly in a single game.

New York Yankees won their 24th World Series championship by sweeping the San Diego Padres in 4 games, finishing with their highest ever 125 wins and 50 losses.

On July 18, 1999, David Cone achieved a perfect game for the New York Yankees, delivering a flawless performance by retiring every batter he faced, a remarkable milestone in his career.

The 2000 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 2000. The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets in a five-game series to win the title.

The New York Yankees won the 2001 World Series by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in a dramatic series. They fell behind but managed to win three consecutive games.

The 2003 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball in 2003. The Florida Marlins defeated the New York Yankees in a six-game series to win the title.

In 2004, the Red Sox finally broke the Curse of the Bambino by winning the World Series after 86 years, ending the long-standing drought that began with Babe Ruth's trade to the Yankees.

In 2006, the New York Yankees clinched the AL East division title with a record of 97-65, finishing first out of 5 teams. However, they lost in the ALDS with a 3-1 defeat.

During his time as the manager of the Yankees, Joe Torre successfully blended veteran and younger talent, resulting in six pennants and four World Series championships.

On September 11, 2009, Derek Jeter surpasses Lou Gehrig's record to become the all-time hits leader for the New York Yankees.

The Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series 4–2, securing their 27th World Series title.

In a 22–9 win over the Oakland Athletics on August 25, 2011, the Yankees became the first team in Major League history to hit three grand slams in a single game.

In 2018, the New York Yankees competed in the AL East division of Major League Baseball. They finished the season with a record of 100 wins and 62 losses, placing 2nd in the division. The team lost in the ALDS with a 3-1 score.

On October 4, 2022, Aaron Judge made history by hitting his 62nd home run in a single season, surpassing Roger Maris's long-standing American League record of 61 home runs. This achievement solidified Judge's place in baseball history.

On December 21, 2022, Aaron Judge was named the 16th captain in Yankees history, after signing a nine-year, $360 million contract.