"Welcome to another exciting year of Yankee baseball.
This is the 88th anniversary of the most dominant team in the history of professional sports. The Yankees have won 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 88 years.
While most teams are still looking for their first championship or can only point to one standout period in their history, the Yankees can boast several distinct eras within their overall dominance of major league baseball.
Yankee greatness was sprouted by the combined talents of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. From Ruth's arrival in New York in 1920 to his departure from the Yankees in 1935, the Pinstripers won four World Championships and seven American League pennants.
Joe DiMaggio's arrival in 1936 started the tradition of great Yankee center fielders, and with his retirement in 1951, the Yankees had added 10 more World Series victories and 11 more pennants.
Mickey Mantle picked up the torch from there, contributing to six additional World Championships and another 11 league pennants that were won before he retired in 1969.
After a dry spell of several years, Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson had the Yankees back on track in the late '70s, winning two more World Championships and three AL titles.
Now the team has been reshaped and regrouped and is ready to add to the Yankees' rich tradition. We don't know which Yankees in today's lineup will become legends. But already names like Don Mattingly, Steve Sax and Roberto Kelly and a host of others are beginning to leave their mark in the Yankee record book.
The Yankees originally joined the American League in 1903 and were known as the 'Highlanders.' Around 1913 the nickname 'Yankees' was adopted and a couple of years later pinstripes appeared on their uniforms. Their first American League pennant was won in 1921 and they claimed their first World Championship in 1923. In 1929, the Yankees were the first team to add numbers to the backs of their uniforms. The Yankee Pride and Tradition was on its way.
Now in 1991 the Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms, play in the same ballpark, in the same great city and carry on the same tradition established when they won their first World Championship.
We take great pride in welcoming you to the 89th season of Yankee baseball ... be a part of it ... as the Bronx Bombers and their fans strive for yet another world title."
-New York Yankees 1991 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
YANKEES IN THE COMMUNITY
"A strong commitment to the community has always been one of the most important objectives of the New York Yankees. Again in 1991 the Yankees will be heavily involved with numerous charities, non-profit organizations, schools and youth groups in the New York City metropolitan area.
Current Yankee personnel also make individual efforts to help charities in the New York area. General Manager Gene Michael is the founder of the Gene Michael Fund, a chapter of the Tomorrow's Children Fund. The fund raises money for research, care and assistance for children's cancer at the Hackensack Medical Center in New Jersey.
Don Mattingly is deeply involved with the Children's Health Fund, which provides mobile medical care for New York City's homeless children. He also does work with the Easter Seals Society and the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Jesse Barfield and Andy Hawkins contribute a good deal of time to the New York Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis and the 65 Roses Sports Club. Again this year the Yankees, in association with Waldbaum's Supermarkets and Food for Survival, will hold a food drive at Yankee Stadium June 22 and 23 to benefit the hungry of New York City. Marla Barfield and other Yankee wives will be on hand outside the Stadium that weekend to accept food donations."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
PROJECT ACHIEVE
"The Yankees this year are inaugurating a new program entitled Project Achieve. During the 1991 season the Yankees will adopt and visit 32 high schools throughout New York City's five boroughs. The schools have been chosen by the New York City Board of Education. Each Yankee player and coach will participate in the program by speaking to students about drug awareness, the benefits of a good education and, of course, baseball.
Project Achieve has already been received enthusiastically by students, staff, parents and players alike and should prove to be a very beneficial program to the City of New York."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
YANKEE FOUNDATION
"Since its formation in 1973, the Yankees have contributed to the New York community through this philanthropic organization founded by Yankee Principal Owner George Steinbrenner. The foundation has raised over $2.5 million for athletic, recreational and educational programs for New York's young people.
Some of the organizations which receive assistance from the Foundation include the New York Urban League, Boys Club of Greater New York, Boy Scouts, Big Brothers of New York, Catholic Youth Organization, Fresh Air Fund, Instructional Television, Police Athletic League, Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the YWMCA as well as other numerous organizations."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
THE SILVER SHIELD FOUNDATION
"Established in 1981 by George Steinbrenner, the Foundation provides college scholarships for the children of New York Police Officers, Firefighters and State Troopers killed in the line of duty. Since 1982, nearly $1.5 million has been contributed through the Yankees' donation of proceeds from the annual Silver Shield Game and from New York's top business leaders and concerned citizens. There are currently 63 Silver Shield beneficiaries from 28 families. Twenty children are currently attending colleges, universities or vocational schools, while seven have graduated."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
THE WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. FOOTBALL CLASSIC
"Since 1977, the Yankees have sponsored and underwritten the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Football Classic in association with the New York Urban League. Proceeds from the game provide needed funds to help minority youth gain financial assistance in pursuit of a college education. The Yankees have raised over $650,000 since 1977."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
YANKEES WINTER CARAVAN
"Each off-season numerous Yankee players and front office executives visit New York area schools and hospitals where they meet and talk baseball to fans of all ages. The caravan is scheduled to be even bigger following the 1991 baseball season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
BASEBALL CLINICS
"The Yankees and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation have introduced a program that will feature top Yankee players conducting 10 baseball clinics (two in each of the five boroughs) starting this July. Team members and coaches will hand out Yankee items and teach as many as 200 children per clinic the finer points of baseball. The first clinic will be held at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx on July 2. The other clinics are currently being scheduled.
'We're happy to work with the Department of Parks and Recreation on this program,' said Yankees Managing General Partner Robert Nederlander. 'The majority of our youngsters love baseball and this is a terrific way to get them as close to the game as possible.'
The Yankees will also use the clinics as an opportunity to encourage the city's youngsters to stay in school and off drugs."
-New York Yankees 1991 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
SPECIAL DAYS
"Calendar Weekend (Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21), Yankees vs. Kansas City: Follow the Yankees all year round with this 1991 full-color Yankee calendar, compliments of Ivory Soap.
Wallet Day (Saturday, May 11), Yankees vs. Oakland: A new giveaway for all Yankee fans 14 & under, compliments of Kellogg's.
Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12), Yankees vs. Oakland: The Yanks say 'thanks, mom' with a special gift for women 18 & older, compliments of Revlon.
Baseball Card Folder Day (Saturday, May 18), Yankees vs. Seattle: A great way for Yankee fans 14 & under to store your baseball cards, compliments of Donruss.
Baseball Glove Day (Saturday, May 19), Yankees vs. Seattle: Yankee fans 14 and under can 'shag flies' or 'field grounders' with this great-looking baseball glove.
Ring Day (Sunday, June 1), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: Yankee fans 14 & under can show their team spirit by wearing this Yankee ring, compliments of Citibank.
Beach Boys Concert (Sunday, June 2), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: Music's legendary 'Boys of Summer' bring their good vibrations back to the Bronx. The Yankee Stadium follows Brewers/Yanks game. (Note: there will be a $6.00 surcharge per ticket.)
Helmet Night (Saturday, June 8), Yankees vs. Texas: Yankee fans 14 & under will receive a replica Yankee batting helmet, compliments of Dellwood.
Bat Day (Sunday, June 9), Yankees vs. Texas: A Yankee tradition since 1965. All fans 14 & under can swing into summer with this replica Yankee bat, compliments of Coca-Cola.
Yankees of the 50's Collector Cards Night (Friday, June 21), Yankees vs. Minnesota: The first in a series of three nights in 1991. All fans will receive a set of collector cards featuring everyone who played for the Yankees in the 1950s, compliments of the Whiz.
Fanny Pack Night (Saturday, June 22), Yankees vs. Minnesota: All fans can use this handy giveaway to hold their car keys, subway tokens and Yankee tickets, compliments of Carvel.
Neon Cap Day (Sunday, June 23), Yankees vs. Minnesota: Even during the hottest weather, Yankee fans will still look cool with this totally awesome cap, compliments of Gatorade.
Sunglasses Day (Saturday, July 7), Yankees vs. Baltimore: Yankee fans 14 & under will have it 'made in the shade' with this pair of Yankee sunglasses, compliments of PayDay.
Sports Bag Day (Sunday, July 8), Yankees vs. Baltimore: All fans will receive a roomy sports bag that's perfect for use at the gym, library or beach, compliments of WABC Talk Radio 77 AM.
Yankee Collectible Figure Day (Thursday, July 25), Yankees vs. Seattle: Yankee fans 14 & under will receive a replica of a Yankee star, compliments of Kenner Toys.
Old Timers Day (Saturday, July 27), Yankees vs. California: See the greatest players ever to wear Yankee Pinstripes as Upper Deck presents the 45th annual Old Timer Classic (ceremonies begin at noon).
Athletic Sock Day (Sunday, July 28), Yankees vs. California: Add to your baseball wardrobe with these athletic socks, complete with Yankee logo, compliments of Foot Locker.
Yankees of the 60's Collector Cards Night (Tuesday, July 30), Yankees vs. Oakland: All fans will receive a set of collector cards featuring everyone who donned Yankee Pinstripes in the 1960s, from Ruben Amaro to Mickey Mantle to John Wyatt, compliments of the Whiz.
Water Bottle Day (Thursday, August 1), Yankees vs. Minnesota: Yankee fans 14 & under will never go thirsty with their water bottle, compliments of Modell's Sporting Goods.
Photo Album Day (Sunday, August 11), Yankees vs. Detroit: This popular giveaway is back after a six-year absence. All fans will receive a full-color photo album of the '91 squad, compliments of National Westminster Banks.
Lunch Bag Day (Thursday, August 15), Yankees vs. Kansas City: Another new addition to the Yankee lineup, this insulated bag will come in handy for all fans 14 & under who like to bring their lunch to school, compliments of Coca-Cola.
Watch Day (Sunday, August 18), Yankees vs. Chicago: Be on time for the game, school or work with this Yankee digital watch.
Yankees of the 70's Collector Cards Night (Saturday, August 31), Yankees vs. Toronto: All fans will receive our third set of collector cards which features Yankees of the 1970s from Doyle Alexander to Reggie Jackson to George Zeber, compliments of the Whiz.
Fan Appreciation Night (Saturday, September 14), Yankees vs. Boston: The Yankees salute the world's greatest fans with a very special gift.
All promotion dates are subject to change without notice."
-The New York Yankees Official 1991 Yearbook
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
2* Bremigan
3 Evans
4 Tschida
5 Scott
6 Joyce
7 Phillips
8 McKean
9* Kunkel
10 McCoy
11 Denkinger
12 Cooney
13 Cousins
14 Palermo
15 Brinkman
16* DiMuro
17 Hirschbeck
18 Kosc
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Kaiser
22 Barnett
23 Reed
24 Clark
25 Johnson
26 Voltaggio
27 Roe
28 Young
29 Shulock
30 Welke
31 Reilly
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland
37 Coble
* retired number
YANKEE STADIUM GROUND RULES
"Foul poles are outside the playing field. Any batted ball hitting a foul pole above the fence line is a home run. Bat racks are within the dugouts.
Any thrown ball hitting a dugout railing or foundation and rebounding on the field is in play. A ball going into the dugout or hitting other parts of the dugout- out of play."
-New York Yankees 1991 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
YANKEES TRADITION: MONUMENT PARK
"It's something that is proud, proven, nurtured and, of course, appreciated. Appreciated by droves of Yankee followers who take the time to learn about the rich history of the New York Yankees. For the sixth consecutive year, the Yankees have taken that appreciation one step further by allowing fans to visit the Monument Park section of Yankee Stadium behind the outfield wall. The three monuments and 18 plaques will again open to public viewing.
To make Monument Park more accessible, the left-center field wall was moved in before the start of the 1985 season.
The left-field wall was again moved about 15 feet in 1988 to make room for the park's latest renovation. Now expanded, it is roomy enough for the thousands of fans who visit it each year.
The Park, located between the two bullpens, is a smorgasbord of Yankee tradition honoring the Bronx Bombers' most illustrious members.
The first monument was dedicated in 1932 to legendary manager Miller Huggins who guided the Yankees to six American League pennants and three World Championships. Huggins, who was at the Yankee helm from 1918-29, didn't live to see the dedication; he died three years before.
His monument reads: 'As a tribute to a splendid character who made priceless contributions to baseball and on this field brought glory to the New York club of the American League.'
In April 1940, the first plaque was placed on the center-field wall in tribute to Jacob Ruppert, the late owner who had built Yankee Stadium and brought the tradition of winning to the Yankees.
Two more monuments followed in 1941 for Lou Gehrig and in 1949 for slugger Babe Ruth.
Gehrig's plaque described the Hall of Fame first baseman as: 'A man, a gentleman and great ballplayer whose amazing record of 2,130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and teammate.'
Ruth's simple says: 'A great ballplayer, a great man, a great American.'
Later plaques were placed in center field for general manager Edward Barrow and the Yankees' two great center fielders, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.
Originally, the monuments and plaques were part of the playing field. The monuments and flagpole were located in straight-away center field on the warning track about ten feet in front of the wall. Sometimes, long hits and fly balls forced fielders to go through or behind the monuments to retrieve the long drives.
As much a tradition as the monuments and plaques themselves was the tradition of allowing fans to exit Yankee Stadium through the center field gates via the warning track, to pause and reflect on the achievements of these great men.
When Yankee Stadium was closed for renovation in 1974 and 1975, the monuments and plaques were relocated to the new Monument Park. However, fans were not allowed to exit via the warning track and viewing of Monument Park was only allowed at a great distance.
In 1976, two more plaques were added memorializing managers Joe McCarthy and Casey Stengel. Then in 1980, plaques were dedicated to Thurman Munson and Elston Howard.
Roger Maris' plaque was added on Old-Timers' Day 1984, Phil Rizzuto's in August 1985, and Billy Martin's in August 1986. In 1987, Hall of Fame pitchers Whitey Ford and Lefty Gomez were honored with plaques. In 1988, on Hall of Fame Day, Hall of Fame catchers Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra were honored with plaques. In 1989, the Yankees honored pitching great Allie Reynolds with a plaque.
Two other plaques commemorating the visits of Pope Paul VI in 1965 and Pope John Paul II in 1979 have been placed by the Knights of Columbus."
-New York Yankees 1991 Scorebook and Souvenir Program
1991 YANKEES YEARBOOK AND PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS
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-Home Federal: We take the mystery out of banking.
-IBM
-Jim Beam: You always come back to the basics.
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-Lawn-Boy: America's Long-Running Tradition
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-Runyon's: Fine Dining for the Sophisticated Sports Fan
-Samsung: Who said good office help is hard to find?
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-Yankees Official 1991 Publications
1991 YANKEES YEARBOOK AND PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS
-2nd Annual Yankee Fan Festival, February 1992
-Amoco: Your Car Knows
-Baseball Book 1991 by Bill James
-Beck's: The Most Famous German Word in the English Language
-Bon Ton Potato Chips: Official Snack Food of the New York Yankees
-Bud Dry: Why ask why? Try Bud Dry.
-Budweiser Fantasy Play-By-Play
-Carvel: You come up with the occasion, we'll come up with the cake.
-Carvel Yankee Juniors: Now is the time to become part of the '91 Yankees.
-Chevrolet: Out of Sight. But Within Reach.
-Coming Attraction: KANSAS CITY ROYALS [with George Brett, Danny Tartabull and Bret Saberhagen]- The Yankees & Ivory Soap present CALENDER WEEKEND (Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21)
-Coming Attraction: OAKLAND A'S, Defending AL Champions [with Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire and Dave Stewart]- The Yankees & Kellogg's present WALLET DAY (Saturday, May 11)
-Coming Attraction: TEXAS RANGERS [with Nolan Ryan, Ruben Sierra and Rafael Palmeiro]- The Yankees & Dellwood present HELMET NIGHT (Saturday, June 8)
-Coming Attraction: TEXAS RANGERS- The Yankees & Coca-Cola present BAT DAY (Sunday, June 9)
-Cracker Jack: Caramel Coated Popcorn and Peanuts
-Deer Park: A winning season starts with a great spring.
-FCI: A Breakthrough In Real Wrestling Action
-Fort Lauderdale: The Winter Home Of The New York Yankees
-Franklin: The Official Batting Glove of Major League Baseball
-French's: The Official Mustard of Little League Baseball
-Gatorade: Why Some Teams Have a Stronger Bench Than Others
-Home Federal: We take the mystery out of banking.
-IBM
-Jim Beam: You always come back to the basics.
-Joe Manfredi Auto Group
-Kellogg's: The Official Breakfast Cereal of Major League Baseball
-Konica
-Kool Milds
-Kornish Agency: We can make your field of dreams come true.
-Lawn-Boy: America's Long-Running Tradition
-Lite: M.V.B. (Most Valuable Beer)
-Major League Baseball Products: A Part of Baseball You Can Call Your Own
-Manchester Computer Equipment Company: The Computer Supply and Equipment Experts
-Marine Midland Bank: Let's work it out together.
-Marlboro
-Maxell: No one has done more to save the game.
-MicroLeague Sports: The Superstars In Sports Simulations
-MSG: The Best in the Game
-NatWest Banks: Raising the Standards of Banking
-Ortho Lawn & Garden Care Products
-Professional Sports Publications
-Radisson Bay Harbor Inn: Sunsets are just the beginning.
-Rickel: Brand Name Savings, To Make Your House the Home that Rickel Built
-Rums of Puerto Rico: Rum beats vodka to a pulp.
-Runyon's: Fine Dining for the Sophisticated Sports Fan
-Samsung: Who said good office help is hard to find?
-Sentry Hardware: Yes, we can!
-Sharp: From Sharp minds come Sharp products.
-Sharp Vision: Liquid Crystal Entertainment
-Sports Phone
-Subaru
-Toyota Celica: Toyota, I love what you do for me.
-WD-40: Fix it with confidence.
-WFAN Sports Radio 66 AM: New York Best Sports! Imus in the Morning, Mike & the Mad Dog
-Yankees Bookshelf 1991
-Yankees Home Video Library
-Yankees Magazine: Subscribe now and receive FREE an Official Yankees Ring!
-Yankees Official 1991 Publications
