The New York Yankees - The Most Successful Team in Major League History

The New York Yankees played their first game in the American League in 1903. Since then they have become the best team in baseball, bar none. Now this action-packed and fact-filled volume brings the Yankee's great history to life. From Babe Ruth's called shot and Lou Gehrig's tearful farewell speech, to Reggie Jackson's three hits on three pitches and Derek Jeter's game-saving catches, classic moments are recounted with such vivid description that readers will swear they can smell the popcorn and hear the crack of the bat.

The book includes team records and post-season results from 1903 to 2006, as well as lists of Yankees inducted into the Hall of Famers and photos of the most memorable plays and people in Yankee history. For New York fans and people who just like to know everything about baseball, this is a must-read!

About the author

Matt Christopher is the beloved and bestselling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

Summary

A revised and expanded edition of The New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams! The New York Yankees played their first game in the American League in 1903. Since then, they have become the best team in baseball, bar none. Now this action-packed and fact-filled volume brings the Yankee's great history to life. From Babe Ruth's called shot and Lou Gehrig's tearful farewell speech, to Reggie Jackson's three hits on three pitches and Derek Jeter's game-saving catches, classic moments are recounted with such vivid description that readers will swear they can smell the popcorn and hear the crack of the bat. Updated content includes team records and post-season results from 1903 to 2011, as well as lists of Yankees inducted into the Hall of Famers and photos of the most memorable plays and people in Yankee history.

Foreword

In the first volume of "Legendary Sports Teams, 'the story of one of history's best baseball team is captured in classic Matt Christopher style'.

Product details

• Authors: Matt Christopher, Christopher Matt
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780316011150
• ISBN: 978-0-316-01115-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 10 mm x 187 mm
• Weight: 108 g
• Illustrations: Section: 8, Integrated: 6, b/w photos
• Series: Matt Christopher Legendary Spo; Matt Christopher Legendary Spo
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; Guides > Sport > Ball sport; Guides > Sport > General, dictionaries, handbooks, yearbooks, history; Baseball, New York, SPORTS & RECREATION / Baseball / General, Sports teams & clubs, Sports teams and clubs, New York (state)