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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on December 12, 2011
All-Yankees Team of My Lifetime: Fan Opinion (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
When building an all-New York Yankees team, how can I choose just one player at each position? Think about it: Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson for right field; Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio for centerfield; Lou Gehrig, Chris Chambliss, Don Mattingly at first; Bill Dickey and Yogi...
Derek Jeter breaks record for most games played as a Yankee: Fan reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
On Sunday, August 28, 2011, New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter set a new team record for total games played as a Yankee - 2402 - during the first game of a double header against the Baltimore Orioles. In 2010, Jeter passed Lou Gehrig as the all-time Yankee hit leader.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 29, 2011
The All-Time Yankees Team: Fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
With 27 World Series titles and 40 American League Pennants, it could be argued that The New York Yankees are the most successful franchise in the history of sports. Here's a look at the all-time team for baseball's "Bronx Bombers:" First Base-- Lou Gehrig...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 11, 2011
Should Hank Greenberg share Lou Gehrig’s AL RBI record? (Yahoo! Sports)
Lou Gehrig holds the American League record for most RBI during a single season, driving in 184 runs for the New York Yankees in 1931. But should The Iron Horse have that record to himself? Not according to one dedicated … Continue reading →
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on August 2, 2011
Jeter to become first in pinstripes to 3,000 hits (AP)
The 3,000 Hit Club is an elite group of baseball's greats. Musial. Ripken. Cobb. Mays. Not one of the 27, though, joined while wearing a Yankees uniform. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig never did it. Neither did Joe DiMaggio or Mickey Mantle. Same for Bernie Williams and Don Mattingly. There's an All-Star roll call of Yankees who came up short for reasons that include illness, injury, wartime service...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on June 12, 2011
Lou Gehrig jersey purchased for $329,000 (AP)
A Lou Gehrig jersey he wore during a road game in 1938 has been purchased by SCP Auctions for $329,000. Company spokeswoman Liz McCollum said Monday that the jersey, from Gehrig's final full season with the New York Yankees, was bought on behalf of a private buyer it did not identify.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on May 9, 2011
With A-Rod surging, Lou Gehrig’s grand slam record in jeopardy: A fan’s reaction (Associated Content)
As a New York Yankees fan and admittedly quite learned in baseball lore, I never felt anyone would eclipse Lou Gehrig's record number of 23 grand slams. I certainly did not ever want to see this record fall, but I have resigned myself to its eventual demise, probably sooner...
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on April 25, 2011
Fan pick: Despite Teixeira’s numbers, Gehrig is unsurpassed at first base for Yankees (Associated Content)
Current New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira's home run numbers over his career stack up favorably to Lou Gehrig, but Gehrig, the all-time great Yankees first baseman, has the upper hand in every other important offensive category. Teixeira, who has played for the Rangers, Braves, Angels and Yanks in his eight Major League Baseball seasons, has few peers, past or present, with the glove. Only this aspect of his game makes any comparison between which is the better of the two even remotely arguable among my fellow Yankee fans.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on March 31, 2011
Fan’s view: Check out these historical Opening Day games from the past (Associated Content)
Being a St. Louis Cardinals fan, I get excited on Opening Day. You can't beat the first game to start the new season. I have tabulated my top five historical games on Opening Day. This article will examine them and what they eventually led to. These are not listed in any particular order. 1. April 20, 1939 . This was a very important Opening Day ballgame. At the time, it seemed like just another game. However, on this date, Lou Gehrig played in his last Opening Day game and Ted Williams played in his first.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on March 25, 2011
Indians fan: Chris Perez buys $20,000 baseball card (Associated Content)
Last year, Chris Perez pitched an exceptional 1.70 ERA with 23 saves in 27 tries. This year, he's back closing on the mound for the Cleveland Indians. Coming back netted him a cool $2.2 million salary for 2011. So what did he spend it on? A $20,000 baseball card . The card is a one-of-a-kind fold out booklet with the autographs of nine starting players from the 1927 New York Yankees. The famous lineup was nicknamed "Murderers' Row", and included baseball greats Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
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This post was written by Yahoo! Sports - MLB - New York Yankees News on March 16, 2011
