Chronicling both the history of the New York Yankees and Yankee Stadium, the book looks to explore the connection of public funding to the building of sports stadiums. ... The Yankees at the time of the signing were in the middle of one of the greatest runs of success in baseball history, and with winning came gate receipts. ... A luxury that we have come to accept as normal, night baseball was not initially thought of as a positive addition to baseball. ... According his book Population History of New York City author Ira Rosenwaike developed a census for New York City. ... When night bas...

• Word Count: 2808
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography

On April 23, 1903 the Highlanders won their first game in history. ... No other team in history can compare. ... In 1927, the Yankees were the finest team in baseball history. ... Sullivan believed that Gehrig was the most dominant in baseball history. ... Mickey Mantle was that baseball hero. ...

• Word Count: 801
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The New York Yankees are without dispute the most successful franchise in baseball history. ... Although many didn't see the history of the Yankees, they experienced history in the making as the 1998 Yankees won the World Series while having the best record of any team in a single season. History and baseball greatness is overwhelmingly displayed in the Yankee symbol. ... Yankee Stadium is, to many, the centerpiece of baseball history. ... Visiting Yankee Stadium is a must-experience for any baseball fan. ...

• Word Count: 1637
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

He is only twenty-eight years old, yet he has already established himself as one of the best baseball players in the history of Major League Baseball. ... Jeter instead chose to sign with the Yankees after being drafted his senior year when The American Baseball Coaches Association named him 1992 High School Player-of-the-Year. ... No player in major league history had ever won both the All Star and World Series MVP trophies in the same season. Currently Jeter lives in Tampa, Florida during the off-season but enjoys the New York nightlife during the baseball season. ...

• Word Count: 541
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

It was July 9th, 2011, and fortunately, I was able to witness a small part of baseball history first hand. ... With that being said, he became the 28th baseball player in history to reach 3,000 hits. ... Derek Sanderson Jeter is one of best baseball players to ever play, and may very well be the greatest Yankee captain we will ever have, as well as being the most respected baseball player the game has ever seen. ... In Sean Gregory's article "Baseball's Derek Jeter Problem", he states "The Derek Jeter problem extends to all of baseball. ... The bad news: no other bas...

• Word Count: 2017
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Mickey's father and grandfather passed on their love of baseball to Mickey. Mickey loved baseball and he first began playing at 11 years old. ... This gave him the ability to hit some of the longest home runs in baseball history. ... Mickey went on to play short stop for the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids a semi-pro baseball team. ... On March 1, 1969 Mickey Mantle retired from baseball. ...

• Word Count: 1184
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

A-Rod is known to be one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball history placing in top - 5 in career home runs and was projected to be the home run king at 750. ... Steamer Projections, "a system that predicts baseball statistics said that A-Rod would get 561 at-bats if the Yankees' season started today". ... As with all Major League Baseball contracts, the money is guaranteed. ... Baseball wisdom suggests that they will keep Alex Rodriguez around because they are paying him far too much for him to sit at home. ...

• Word Count: 800
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Lou had different ideas and became one of the best Yankee baseball players ever. In 1921 Lou attended Columbia University to study engineering, and to play baseball and football. ... From that day until 1939, Lou played in every baseball game the Yankees scheduled. ... Lou Gerhig was the most overlooked player in the history of baseball....

• Word Count: 766
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Over the Past Century, the New York Yankees have established themselves as the premier sports dynasty in not just baseball, but all of sports. From their historic great players to their incredible ballpark, the New York Yankees rich past and promising future leaves them with a stature of excellence ...

• Word Count: 266
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School