The Ultimate Yankees Record Book: A Complete Guide to the Most Unusual, Unbelievable, and Unbreakable Records in Yankees HistoryFeaturing every relevant team record, statistic, and award winner from the New York Yankees' incredible past, this book includes a comprehensive collection of all-time leaders in every conceivable category, from hits to strikeouts. From the team's 27 World Series titles and Roger Maris's 61 home runs to Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak and eyewitness accounts of when Babe Ruth famously called his shot, this reference captures the legends and lore of the Yankees. More than a collection of statistics, this guide provides profiles of the men behind the records and explores the context in which they were set while featuring stories which, in many cases, are even more fascinating than the actual records. Historical game details and evocative photographs blend with compelling statistics and the great players responsible for them to capture the rich history of this storied and celebrated franchise. |
Contents
Pitching Aces | 55 |
The Stadium and Its Legends | 109 |
The Team and the Dynasties | 149 |
Epilogue | 211 |
About the Author | 213 |
Other editions - View all
The Ultimate Yankees Record Book: A Complete Guide to the Most Unusual ... David Fischer Limited preview - 2013 |
The Ultimate Yankees Record Book: A Complete Guide to the Most Unusual ... David Fischer No preview available - 2011 |
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