History of the Yankees

It is the greatest franchise in all of sports. The history of the New York Yankees is virtually the history of baseball (Anderson 7). They have captivated the soul and entertained the mind during the last century. In addition, they have claimed 26 World Championships to show for it. When speaking of the Yankees, one can point to the glory of Babe Ruth, or the grace of Mantle and DiMaggio. Sometimes it seems as if the legions of Yankee immortals are endless.
Although the New York Yankees have existed since 1903, the Yankees, as we know them were born in 1920, with the acquisition of George Herman Ruth. One year prior, Harry Frazee, owner of the Boston Red Sox was in serious debt. Unknowing of the consequences Boston would face over the next 80 years or so, he decided to sell Babe Ruth to the Yankees for $100,000, thereby creating "The Curse of the Bambino". Since that day, the Red Sox have been known as an unfortunate wreck. Their drought still stands to this day, having not won ...