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Yankees revel in victory, tough decisions ahead
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees christened the new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium the same way they opened "The House That Ruth Built" 86 years ago -- with a World Series title, the 27th for Major League Baseball's storied franchise.
Nations:U.S. People:Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez Andy Pettitte Johnny Damon Mark Teixeira Babe Ruth
2009-11-05
Ecstasy in the Bronx! Yankees win title No. 27
NEW YORK - The New York Yankees bolted from the dugout even before the last grounder was scooped up. After waiting nine years for championship No. 27, no one would dare hold them back.
Nations:U.S. People:Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez Robinson Cano Mickey Mantle Andy Pettitte Ryan Howard Activities:2009 MLB
2009-11-05
Yankees control shifts to Steinbrenner's son Hal
NEW YORK - George Steinbrenner's 35-year reign as boss of the New York Yankees ended Thursday when he passed control of baseball's most famous team to his youngest son, Hal.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2008-11-20
Yankees go out winners at historic Stadium
NEW YORK (AFP) - American baseball said so long to an old friend as Yankee Stadium hosted its final Major League Baseball game.
People:Babe Ruth Mariano Rivera Mickey Mantle Andy Pettitte Johnny Damon Derek Jeter Activities:2008 MLB
2008-09-23
Yankee Stadium closes after 85 years
NEW YORK - Derek Jeter climbed the mound, surrounded by his teammates, and began the final farewell. Microphone in hand, the New York captain addressed the 54,610 fans who came to say so long to Yankee Stadium, his words booming around the old ballpark where the voices of Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle had echoed years before.
People:Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez Mickey Mantle Andy Pettitte Johnny Damon Roger Clemens
2008-09-22
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