Formed in 1903, the New York Yankees (known then as the New York Highlanders) began their illustrious career at the same summit that established the World Series, connecting both the National League and American League, at which AL President Ban Johnson made it clear that there needed to be a team in New York. The Highlanders got their name from their stadium's location in the area of Manhattan with the highest altitude. In 1913, the Highlanders changed their name to the Yankees after sportswriters gave the team that nickname due to the fact that it was easier to type and put on headlines. The name comes from the fact that they are in the American League and that the British call Americans "Yankees" in slang. They currently play in Yankee Stadium and have played there since 1976. The New York Yankees' list of Hall of Famers include Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, and Jackie Robinson. They have also won 26 World Championships in 39 World Series Appearances.
The New York Yankees have started this 2008 season off with a 29-30 record. The off season acquisition of new manager Joe Girardi and All-Star closer Mariano Rivera, in addition to the re-signing of MVP Alex Rodriquez and All-Star pitcher Andy Pettite make the New York Yankees the team to beat this season despite a slow start. Tickets are selling fast as this team and their manager learn to work together towards perfection and another World Series Championship. This is the last year that the Yankees will play at the current Yankee Stadium as they are moving to a more technologically advanced ball park just north of the present location, although the name of the stadium will remain Yankee Stadium. Because of this, it's even more important that fans wanting to visit this historic place purchase tickets while they can.
