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Jan 9, 1903 Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchase the defunct Baltimore franchise of the American League for $18,000 and then move the team to Manhattan.
Mar 12, 1903 The New York franchise is approved as a member of the American League. The team will play in a hastily constructed, all-wood park at 168th Street and Broadway. Because the site is one of the highest spots in Manhattan, the club will be known as the "Highlanders" and their home field "Hilltop Park."
Apr 22, 1903 The Highlanders play their first game, a 3-1 loss at Washington.
Apr 23, 1903 The Highlanders record the first win in franchise history, a 7-2 decision at Washington. Harry Howell recorded the win.
Apr 30, 1903 The Highlanders notch a 6-2 win vs. Washington in their inaugural home opener at Hilltop Park.
Apr 11, 1912 Pinstripes first appear on Highlanders' uniforms, creating a look that would become the most famous uniform design in sports.
Apr, 1913 The Highlanders are officially renamed the "Yankees" after moving to the Polo Grounds, home of the National League's New York Giants.
Jan 11, 1915 Col. Jacob Ruppert and Col. Tillinghast L�Hommedieu Huston purchase the Yankees for $460,000.
Apr 24, 1917 George Mogridge becomes the first Yankee to throw a no-hitter in a 2-1 win at Fenway Park.
Jan 3, 1920 The Yankees purchase the contract of Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox for $125,000 and a $350,000 loan against the mortgage on Fenway Park.
Sept, 1921 The Yankees clinch the first of their 37 A.L. pennants.
May 5, 1922 Construction begins on Yankee Stadium.
May 21, 1922 Col. Ruppert buys out Col. Huston for $1,500,000.
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