Pennants & Pinstripes: The New York Yankees 1903-2002

This is a wonderful book for all baseball fans. Whether you love the Yankees or hate them, you will be fascinated by the historical insights the writers deliver. Well written, with great photos, this book will provide hours and hours of pleasure. Perusing the book one comes across characters from the past such as Jack Chesbro and Prince Hal Chase, and from more recent times, such as Yogi Berra, Dave Winfield, and Mickey Mantle who make baseball history come alive. Historical anecdotes about how the Yankees got their name and their pinstripes, the history of Yankee stadium, and controversial plays all make this book a delightful source of information for any baseball fan. A great gift!

I've been hooked ever since my dad told me stories about Mantle and Maris. I quickly latched on to Don Mattingly and I've never stopped loving this team.This book is packed with photos and stories covering the entire history of the Yankees. I keep getting myself lost in it and hours pass without me noticing.One of the nicest touches is the all-time Yankee picks. Famous sportswriters, television personalities, and famous fans pick their personal all-time Yankee teams. Some are definitely biased towards the era that particular writer loved them, but they are all great. What the heck, here's my picks.1B - Lou Gehrig (Best first baseman ever)2B - Tony Lazzeri (Batted leadoff during the Ruth/Gehrig years)SS - Derek Jeter (He is the reason for the last 6 years)3B - Graig Nettles (Combination of bat and glove)OF - Babe Ruth (Best player ever)OF - Joe DiMaggio (56)OF - Mickey Mantle (Those damn knees)C - Yogi Berra (Best AL catcher ever - Pudge is closing in though)SP - Whitey FordSP - Red RuffingRP - Mariano RiveraOkay, it's not risky, but what the heck.Highly Recommended