The new york Yankees belong to the Eastern Division of the American League in american league, and because the team has a history of more than 100 years, it also has the most famous historical events in American sports history.

New york Yankees have won 27 championships in 40 world series. New york Yankees is also the only team among all the teams that has players in every defensive position elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Origin of team name:

1 was established in the name of Baltimore Orioles in 190 1 with the head coach John Magrou. The team was originally located at the junction of Manhattan165th Street and Broadway in new york, near the highest point of Manhattan Island.

2. In the early 1900' s, the team began to use the nickname "Yankee" occasionally. When the team changed the stadium in 19 13, the name of "Highlander" became troublesome and the name of the team became a unique "Yankee".