new york yankees (baseball team)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

In New York City for the annual series between rival teams, the Yankees and the Mets, Mike and Kate investigate a spate of pranks, thefts, and sabotage.

"Hall of Fame New York Yankees pitcher Ron Guidry recounts his years playing for . . . the world champion New York Yankees during their heyday in the Bronx Zoo years, with . . . manager Billy Martin, . . . owner George Steinbrenner, and an ego-driven all-star cast that included everyone from Reggie Jackson and Thurman Munson to Sparky Lyle and Catfish Hunter . . . --Provided by publisher.