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The 10 Best New York Yankees Of All Time

Ah, the New York Yankees. Arguably the most famous baseball team in history. With over 100 years of history, the Yankees have had some of the most iconic players to ever grace the diamond. In this article, we’ll be looking at the 10 best Yankee players of all time, in no particular order.

Babe Ruth

Of course, the Great Bambino himself has to top this list. Ruth played for the Yankees from 1920 to 1934 and led the team to seven World Series titles. He’s known for his prodigious power hitting, hitting a then-record 60 home runs in the 1927 season.

Lou Gehrig

Nicknamed the “Iron Horse,” Gehrig played for the Yankees from 1923 to 1939. He was a seven-time All-Star and won six World Series championships with the team. He’s most famously known for his “Luckiest Man” speech, given after he was diagnosed with ALS in 1939.

Joe DiMaggio

“Joltin’ Joe” played for the Yankees from 1936 to 1951 and led the team to nine World Series championships. He’s most well-known for his 56-game hitting streak, a record that still stands today.

Mickey Mantle

Mantle played for the Yankees from 1951 to 1968 and helped lead the team to seven World Series titles. He was a three-time MVP and hit 536 home runs in his career.

Yogi Berra

Berra played for the Yankees from 1946 to 1963 and won 10 World Series championships with the team. He’s known for his catchy “Yogi-isms” and his ability to hit in the clutch.

Derek Jeter

“The Captain” played for the Yankees from 1995 to 2014 and won five World Series titles. He was a 14-time All-Star and known for his ability to come through in the clutch, earning him the nickname “Mr. November.”

Mariano Rivera

“Mo” played for the Yankees from 1995 to 2013 and helped lead the team to five World Series titles. He’s widely regarded as the greatest closer of all time, with a record 652 saves.

Whitey Ford

Ford played for the Yankees from 1950 to 1967 and won six World Series championships. He was known for his precise pitching and is still the Yankees’ all-time leader in wins and innings pitched.

Don Mattingly

“Donnie Baseball” played for the Yankees from 1982 to 1995 and won nine Gold Gloves at first base. He was a six-time All-Star and the 1985 American League MVP.

Reggie Jackson

“Mr. October” played for the Yankees from 1977 to 1981 and helped lead the team to two World Series titles. He famously hit three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, earning him the “Mr. October” nickname.

There you have it, folks. The 10 best Yankee players of all time. These legends of the game helped shape the history of baseball and the New York Yankees.

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