A Yankee Century

Nothing defines America like baseball. And nothing defines baseball like the Yankees. From their historic beginnings in 1903 to the modern-day dynasty that won World Series championships in '96, '98, '99, and 2000, this team has given us a century of triumphs and heartbreaks, legends and lore. This definitive album captures that century in words, stats, and pictures. Included are such luminaries as Yogi Berra, Scott Brosius, Chris Chambliss, Don Larsen, and Bob Sheppard-as well as portraits of the greats, from Mickey Mantle to Don Mattingly, from Vic Raschi to Allie Reynolds, from Joltin' Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter. You'll also find: € Picks and profiles of the greatest (and worst) Yankees teams € Quotes, lists, trivia, and tributes € Tales of fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments € The hallowed history of the "House That Ruth Built;" the infamous "pine tar incident;" Larsen's perfect game during the '56 World Series; Lou Gehrig's stirring 1939 speech; the roller-coaster ride of the 2001 series, and o