# NY Yankees World Series Wins Throughout the Years ## 1923: First World Series Victory In 1923, the New York Yankees clinched their first World Series title, cementing their status as one of baseball's elite teams. They defeated the New York Giants four games to two, with Babe Ruth hitting three home runs in the series. This victory marked the beginning of the Yankees' unparalleled success in the World Series. ## 1927: Ruth's "Called Shot" and the Birth of a Dynasty The Yankees secured their second World Series triumph in 1927, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates four games to zero. The series is best remembered for Babe Ruth's legendary "called shot" in Game 3. With two runners on base, Ruth pointed to the center field bleachers and then proceeded to hit a towering home run to the exact spot. ## 1928: Back-to-Back Championships The Yankees continued their dominance in 1928, capturing their third consecutive World Series title by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals four games to two. Lou Gehrig led the team with a .474 batting average, while Waite Hoyt pitched a complete game in Game 4 to secure the victory. ## 1932: Ruth Retires, but the Dynasty Endures Babe Ruth's retirement in 1934 marked the end of an era for the Yankees, but the team continued to thrive. In 1932, they defeated the Chicago Cubs four games to zero to win their fourth World Series title. Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri were the stars of the series, combining for 18 RBIs. ## 1936: Back in the Bronx The Yankees returned to the World Series in 1936, facing the New York Giants in a thrilling four-game sweep. Bill Dickey caught all four games, while Joe DiMaggio made his first World Series appearance, batting .346. ## 1937: DiMaggio's First Title Joe DiMaggio cemented his place as a Yankee legend in 1937, leading the team to a four-game sweep of the New York Giants in the World Series. DiMaggio batted .325 in the series, including a game-winning home run in Game 4. Lefty Gomez and Red Ruffing combined for two shutouts. ## 1938: Gehrig's Farewell Lou Gehrig's final World Series appearance came in 1938, as the Yankees defeated the Chicago Cubs in four games. Gehrig hit two home runs, including one in the decisive Game 4 victory. ## 1939: DiMaggio's Second Championship The Yankees added another World Series trophy to their collection in 1939, defeating the Cincinnati Reds four games to zero. Joe DiMaggio led the team with a .333 batting average and four RBIs. ## 1941: The War Years The Yankees won their ninth World Series title in 1941, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers four games to one. Joe DiMaggio played in only one game due to an injury, but Charlie Keller stepped up with three home runs. ## 1943: The Second World War The Yankees continued their success during World War II, winning the 1943 World Series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals four games to one. Joe DiMaggio returned to the lineup and contributed with two home runs. ## 1947: The Comeback Kids The 1947 World Series is one of the most memorable in baseball history. The Yankees trailed the Brooklyn Dodgers three games to one, but rallied to win the final three games and claim the championship. Joe DiMaggio hit two home runs in the decisive Game 7. ## 1949: The End of an Era The 1949 World Series marked the end of a golden era for the Yankees, as they lost to the Brooklyn Dodgers in five games. Joe DiMaggio and Phil Rizzuto played their final games for the team, while Mickey Mantle made his World Series debut. ## 1950: Mantle's First Title Mickey Mantle won his first World Series championship in 1950, as the Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies four games to zero. Mantle hit a home run in Game 1 and drove in two runs in Game 3. ## 1951: Mantle and the Catch The Yankees' 1951 World Series victory is best remembered for Willie Mays' famous catch in Game 1. Despite Mays' heroics, the Yankees won the series four games to two. ## 1952: Mantle's Triple Crown Season Mickey Mantle won the Triple Crown in 1956, leading the American League in home runs, RBIs, and batting average. The Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers four games to three in the World Series that year. ## 1953: Ford's Perfect Game The 1953 World Series featured the first no-hitter in World Series history, thrown by Don Larsen of the Yankees in Game 5 against the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Yankees won the series in six games. ## 1956: Mantle's Triple Crown Season Mickey Mantle won the Triple Crown in 1956, leading the American League in home runs, RBIs, and batting average. The Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers four games to three in the World Series that year. ## 1958: Mantle and Maris' Record-Breaking Season Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris both broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record in 1961. The Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds four games to one in the World Series that year. ## 1961: Maris' Record-Breaking Season Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth's single-season home run record in 1961, hitting 61 home runs. The Yankees defeated the Cincinnati Reds four games to one in the World Series that year. ## 1962: Mantle's Final Championship Mickey Mantle won his last World Series championship in 1962, as the Yankees defeated the San Francisco Giants four games to three. Mantle hit a home run in Game 7 to help secure the victory. ## 1977: The Bronx Zoo The 1977 New York Yankees team was known as the "Bronx Zoo" due to their wild and unpredictable behavior. They won the World Series that year, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers four games to two. ## 1978: A Repeat Performance The Yankees won back-to-back World Series titles in 1978, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers four games to two. Reggie Jackson was named MVP of the series, hitting three home runs. ## 1996: The Core Four The 1996 New York Yankees team was known as the "Core Four" due to the young stars that led the team to their first World Series title in 18 years. They defeated the Atlanta Braves four games to two. ## 1998: A Dynasty Reborn The Yankees began a new dynasty in 1998, winning the first of four consecutive World Series titles. They defeated the San Diego Padres four games to one. ## 1999: Three-Peat The Yankees won their third consecutive World Series title in 1999, defeating the Atlanta Braves four games to zero. Mariano Rivera saved all four games of the series. ## 2000: A Four-Peat The Yankees completed their four-peat in 2000, defeating the New York Mets four games to one in the Subway Series. Derek Jeter was named MVP of the series.
