From Baltimore with Love

When the Western League of 1899 changed its name to the American League in time for the 1900 season, they began a march towards history. The following year the league made its move on the east coast with four clubs invading the territory. The invaded cities were Baltimore, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Interestingly enough New York City was not on that list. The city would not get a team during the leagues first two seasons as a Major League.
   On January 9, 1903 history was made when the Baltimore club was approved for transfer to New York. The club was quickly named the Highlanders. The name was used during the teams first 10 years, at that point in time the team name was changed to the Yankees. By 1921 the club made their first trip to the World Series, by 1923 the team won their first World Series and seems you cant keep them out. The Yankees have contributed a lot to Sports history in the years since with many memorable heroes.
   We will continue tomorrow with a look at an expolsive beginning in 1920.