New York Yankees by the Numbers: 6–10

Joe DiMaggio with bat ready at first days workout on March 6, 1946 in Bradenton, Florida after returning from Panama. DiMaggio has been out since 1942 for with U.S. Army service. AP Photo/PS

Reactions to Numbers 1–5 were wonderful.

So new edition here.

All kinds of incredible “numbers” have been put up by those who have worn pinstripes through the many decades the team from the Bronx has been playing baseball. Some of these numbers spark memories, controversy, wonder. Enjoy. Send along your own suggestions.

6

Playing field for franchise: Hilltop Park 1903–1912, Polo Grounds 1913–1922, Yankee Stadium 1923–1973, Shea Stadium 1974–1975, Yankee Stadium 1976–2008, New Yankee Stadium 2009–

On June 6, 1934 Yankee outfielder Myril Hoag tied an American League record with six singles in six at-bats. 

Second baseman Joe Gordon, who played mostly in the 1940s, wore No. 6. He was inducted posthumously into Cooperstown in 2009.

Number of Yankee starters: Bill Dickey, Joe DiMaggio, Joe Gordon, Red Rolfe, Red Ruffing, and George Selkirk in the 1939 All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.  

New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson congratulates pitcher Ron Guidry after Guidry pitched the Yanks to a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in third game of World Series in New York, Oct. 13, 1978. AP Photo