New York Yankees World Series Wins by Year

A Look at the Bronx Bombers' Championship History

1923: First World Series Title

The New York Yankees won their first World Series in 1923, defeating the New York Giants in six games. Babe Ruth hit three home runs in the series, including one in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 4 to give the Yankees a 4-3 victory.

1927: "Murderers' Row" Claims Championship

The Yankees won their second World Series in 1927, sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates in four games. The team's powerful lineup, known as "Murderers' Row," featured six future Hall of Famers, including Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Tony Lazzeri.

1928: Repeat Victory with Ruth's Iconic Called Shot

The Yankees repeated as World Series champions in 1928, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. Ruth hit a record-breaking three home runs in Game 4, including his iconic "called shot" in the fifth inning.

1932: DiMaggio's Rookie Campaign Leads to Title

The Yankees won their fourth World Series in 1932, defeating the Chicago Cubs in four games. Joe DiMaggio, in his rookie season, batted .368 in the series, including three home runs.

1936: Gehrig and DiMaggio Lead Yankees to Victory

The Yankees won their fifth World Series in 1936, defeating the New York Giants in four games. Gehrig hit two home runs in the series-clinching Game 4, while DiMaggio batted .348 with two homers.

1937: Ruth Returns for Sixth Title

Babe Ruth returned to the Yankees in 1937 after spending two years with the Boston Braves and helped the team win its sixth World Series by defeating the Giants in five games. The win marked Ruth's final World Series championship.

1938: DiMaggio's Jersey Number Retired

The Yankees won their seventh World Series in 1938, defeating the Chicago Cubs in four games. DiMaggio's uniform number 5 was retired after the season.

1939: Yankees' First Sweep in 11 Years

The Yankees won their eighth World Series in 1939, sweeping the Cincinnati Reds in four games. This was the Yankees' first World Series sweep since 1928.

1941: DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak

The Yankees won their ninth World Series in 1941, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers in five games. DiMaggio's historic 56-game hitting streak ended in the World Series.

1943: Wartime World Series

The Yankees won their tenth World Series in 1943, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in five games. The series was played during World War II while many major league players were serving in the military.

1947: DiMaggio's Final Championship

The Yankees won their eleventh World Series in 1947, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers in five games. DiMaggio played in his final World Series, hitting .346 with two home runs.

The Yankees have won a total of 27 World Series championships, the most of any team in Major League Baseball history.