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Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 14, 1908 – Opening Day action between the Philadelphia A’s and NY Highlanders
New York Yankees / Philadelphia Athletics April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 14, 1908 – Opening Day action between the Philadelphia A’s and NY Highlanders

  It’s opening day between the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Highlanders (today’s Yankees). Athletics […]

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Let’s Remember “The Bellyache Heard Round the World!”
Babe Ruth / Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees April 7, 2017May 18, 2022

Let’s Remember “The Bellyache Heard Round the World!”

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 9, 1926 – Ty Cobb’s two home runs help Tigers down Yanks in a slug fest 14-10
Detroit Tigers / New York Yankees / Ty Cobb March 28, 2017March 30, 2017

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 9, 1926 – Ty Cobb’s two home runs help Tigers down Yanks in a slug fest 14-10

In his last year with the Detroit Tigers, the great Ty Cobb crosses home plate […]

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Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!
New York Yankees / Odds and Ends March 26, 2017November 10, 2018

Fourteen-year Feud Between Yogi Berra and George Steinbrenner Finally Comes to An End!

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Joe DiMaggio Makes His First Appearance in a Yankee Uniform!
Hall of Fame / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees March 17, 2017March 18, 2017

Joe DiMaggio Makes His First Appearance in a Yankee Uniform!

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Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 10, 1937 – Final out of the 1937 World Series as Yankees repeat as champs against Giants
Ball Parks / New York Yankees / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / World Series February 23, 2017September 13, 2017

Polo Grounds, Manhattan, NY, October 10, 1937 – Final out of the 1937 World Series as Yankees repeat as champs against Giants

  Those Damn Yankees! Lou Gehrig flips the ball to Lefty Gomez to get the […]

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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., June 29, 1941 – A very sweaty Joe DiMaggio extends his legendary hitting streak to 41 games
Historic Events / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees February 13, 2017February 14, 2017

Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., June 29, 1941 – A very sweaty Joe DiMaggio extends his legendary hitting streak to 41 games

During a brutal heat wave in our nation’s capital, the New York Yankees Joe DiMaggio […]

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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, July 13, 1934 – Babe Ruth Hits His 700th Career Home Run
Babe Ruth / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / New York Yankees February 2, 2017February 2, 2017

Navin Field, Detroit, MI, July 13, 1934 – Babe Ruth Hits His 700th Career Home Run

  The great Babe Ruth crosses home plate after hitting his 700th career home run […]

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Beautiful Miller Huggins Colorization by Don Stokes!
Babe Ruth / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Player Spotlights January 31, 2017February 1, 2017

Beautiful Miller Huggins Colorization by Don Stokes!

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, April 20, 1939 – With some sleuth work, a very historic photo of Ted Williams’ first MLB game is uncovered
Boston Red Sox / Hall of Fame / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Ted Williams January 27, 2017February 4, 2017

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, April 20, 1939 – With some sleuth work, a very historic photo of Ted Williams’ first MLB game is uncovered

This photo was sent to our friend Don Stokes. It’s a photo from Ted Williams’ […]

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Tigers Stadium, Detroit, MI, September 17, 1961 – An angry Mickey Mantle has words for Tigers ace Jim Bunning
Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees January 10, 2017January 11, 2017

Tigers Stadium, Detroit, MI, September 17, 1961 – An angry Mickey Mantle has words for Tigers ace Jim Bunning

Mickey Mantle is not happy with a pitch too close for comfort delivered by the […]

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Yankee Stadium, April, 24, 1923 – 8,000 brave cold and wind to see Yankees beat Senators 4-0 in front of President Warren Harding
Babe Ruth / Ball Parks / Boston Red Sox / New York Yankees December 30, 2016December 30, 2016

Yankee Stadium, April, 24, 1923 – 8,000 brave cold and wind to see Yankees beat Senators 4-0 in front of President Warren Harding

  Just five days earlier, Yankee Stadium opened to quite the pageantry as 74,000-plus fans, […]

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Don Stokes Hits a Home Run: Casey Stengel with 1939 Boston Bees!
Boston Braves / Casey Stengel / Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees December 28, 2016December 28, 2016

Don Stokes Hits a Home Run: Casey Stengel with 1939 Boston Bees!

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Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., June 23, 1925 – Babe Ruth slides in safely in Yanks 8-1 loss to Senators
Babe Ruth / New York Yankees December 27, 2016December 27, 2016

Griffith Stadium, Washington D.C., June 23, 1925 – Babe Ruth slides in safely in Yanks 8-1 loss to Senators

  The Yankees slugger Babe Ruth advances to 3rd base on a Bob Meusel ground […]

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A Glorious Era Comes to an End: Joe DiMaggio Bids Farewell to the Baseball World, December 11, 1951!
Charles Conlon Collection / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees December 11, 2016December 11, 2016

A Glorious Era Comes to an End: Joe DiMaggio Bids Farewell to the Baseball World, December 11, 1951!

Joe DiMaggio Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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A Belated Birthday Tribute to The “Overshadowed” Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri!
Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

A Belated Birthday Tribute to The “Overshadowed” Hall-of-Famer,Tony Lazzeri!

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Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series…But He’s Not the Only One to Suffer!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series November 28, 2016November 30, 2016

Mickey Owen the “Goat” of the 1941 World Series…But He’s Not the Only One to Suffer!

Mickey Owen and the 1941 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1943 – B-17 Flying Fortress bombers makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World Series
Baseball and the Military / New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series November 11, 2016November 11, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1943 – B-17 Flying Fortress bombers makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World Series

  A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber not only makes a surprise visit during the first […]

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The Copacabana Incident, May 1957: Billy Martin Made the Scapegoat!
Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees / Odds and Ends November 1, 2016August 15, 2020

The Copacabana Incident, May 1957: Billy Martin Made the Scapegoat!

Billy Martin Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series
New York Yankees / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series October 25, 2016October 26, 2016

Shibe Park, Philadelphia, PA, October 4, 1950 – Jim Konstanty’s first pitch to the Yankees Phil Rizzuto in the 1950 World Series

It’s the first inning of the first game of the 1950 World Series and Phillies’ […]

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Birthday Tribute to the Great Mickey Mantle!
Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees October 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Birthday Tribute to the Great Mickey Mantle!

  Mickey Mantle Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!
Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series October 17, 2016October 3, 2020

1964 World Series: Baseball’s Version of “Musical Chairs!” Johnny Keane Gets Yogi’s Job!

1964 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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Let’s Help Right An Historic Wrong! Should Ernie Lombardi Still Be Considered The “Goat” Of The 1939 World Series?
Hall of Fame / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series October 12, 2016October 23, 2017

Let’s Help Right An Historic Wrong! Should Ernie Lombardi Still Be Considered The “Goat” Of The 1939 World Series?

Ernie Lombardi Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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Spotlight on the World Series:  The Often-Overlooked 1950 Fall Classic!
Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / Philadelphia Phillies / World Series October 7, 2016

Spotlight on the World Series: The Often-Overlooked 1950 Fall Classic!

1950 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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“I’d like to thank God for making me a Yankee!”
Boston Red Sox / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Hall of Fame / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees / Odds and Ends October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

“I’d like to thank God for making me a Yankee!”

Joe DiMaggio Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full size […]

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“The Sheer Thrill of World Series Victory!”
New York Yankees / Thrill of Victory / World Series October 1, 2016October 2, 2016

“The Sheer Thrill of World Series Victory!”

“The Sheer Thrill Of Victory” Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action
Brooklyn Dodgers / Memorable World Series Moments / New York Yankees / World Series September 30, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1947 – Dodgers Al Gionfriddo robs Yankees Joe DiMaggio in Game Six action

  Before Willie Mays “the Catch”, there was another well known World Series grab that […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox
Babe Ruth / Boston Red Sox / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees September 27, 2016September 28, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox

  A 38-year-old Babe Ruth is pitching the season finale for the New York Yankees […]

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Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie
Brooklyn Dodgers / New York Yankees / World Series September 13, 2016October 12, 2016

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, NY, October 3, 1956 – First pitch of the 1956 World Series delivered by Brooklyn Dodgers Sal Maglie

The Brooklyn Dodgers ace Sal Maglie delivers the first pitch of the 1956 World Series […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees / World Series September 6, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 4, 1961 – Whitey Ford delivers first pitch of 1961 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds

Yankees left-hander Whitey Ford throws the first pitch of the 1961 World Series to the […]

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Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 21, 1911 – Don Stokes colorization of Higlanders taking batting practice before home opener
Don Stokes' Colorizations / New York Yankees / Opening Day / Philadelphia Athletics September 1, 2016September 2, 2016

Hilltop Park, Manhattan, NY, April 21, 1911 – Don Stokes colorization of Higlanders taking batting practice before home opener

  A colorization by Don Stokes of a George Grantham Bain photo showing the New […]

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Babe Ruth and Kids, 1935
Babe Ruth / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees August 19, 2016August 20, 2016

Babe Ruth and Kids, 1935

Babe Ruth with Kids Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in […]

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The Tragic Death of Ray Chapman
Babe Ruth / Cleveland Indians / Dead Ball Era / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Player Passings August 17, 2016August 24, 2016

The Tragic Death of Ray Chapman

Ray Chapman Photo Gallery Click on any image below to start Photo Gallery: Baseball’s Darkest […]

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The Greatest Switch Hitter of All-TIme: Mickey Mantle!
Hall of Fame / Mickey Mantle / New York Yankees August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

The Greatest Switch Hitter of All-TIme: Mickey Mantle!

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 3, 1936 – phenom Joe DiMaggio in his first at-bat in Majors
Hall of Fame / Joe DiMaggio / New York Yankees August 10, 2016August 14, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, May 3, 1936 – phenom Joe DiMaggio in his first at-bat in Majors

  The West Coast phenom Joe DiMaggio gets up for his first at-bat in the […]

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 9, 1926 – Cardinals strike first blood in Game Six of World Series
New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series August 1, 2016October 12, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 9, 1926 – Cardinals strike first blood in Game Six of World Series

  Facing elimination in game six of the 1926 World Series, the St Louis Cardinals […]

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1955 World Series
Brooklyn Dodgers / Jackie Robinson / New York Yankees / Team Photos / Thrill of Victory / World Series July 29, 2016November 4, 2022

1955 World Series

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, April 18, 1923 – Ruth homers in first game at Yankee Stadium
Babe Ruth / Historic Events / New York Yankees / Opening Day / Willie Mays July 29, 2016July 29, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, April 18, 1923 – Ruth homers in first game at Yankee Stadium

No better way for “The House That Ruth Built” to be christen in it’s first […]

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1926 World Series
New York Yankees / St. Louis Cardinals / Team Photos / World Series July 25, 2016October 11, 2019

1926 World Series

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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1961 – Roger Maris takes curtain call after breaking Ruth’s home run record
Historic Events / New York Yankees / World Series July 20, 2016July 20, 2016

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1961 – Roger Maris takes curtain call after breaking Ruth’s home run record

Roger Maris takes a curtain call after hitting his historic 61st home run breaking Babe […]

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