Description: Nothing defines America like baseball. And nothing defines baseball like the Yankees. From their historic beginnings in 1903 to the modern-day dynasty that won World Series championships in *96- *98- *99- and 2000- this team has given us a century of triumphs and heartbreaks- legends and lore. This definitive album captures that century in words- stats- and pictures. Included are such luminaries as Yogi Berra- Scott Brosius- Chris Chambliss- Don Larsen- and Bob Sheppard-as well as portraits of the greats- from Mickey Mantle to Don Mattingly- from Vic Raschi to Allie Reynolds- from Joltin* Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter. You*ll also find: * Picks and profiles of the greatest (and worst) Yankees teams * Quotes- lists- trivia- and tributes * Tales of fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments * The hallowed history of the *House That Ruth Built;* the infamous *pine tar incident;* Larsen*s perfect game during the *56 World Series; Lou Gehrig*s stirring 1939 speech; the roller-coaster ride of the 2001 series- and other memorable Yankees moments For Yankee fans- or anyone who loves baseball- owning A Yankee Century is like having a clubhouse pass to the most fabled franchise in all of sports. **