The Top 10 Most Iconic New York Yankees Players of All Time

The New York Yankees are one of the most iconic and successful franchises in baseball history, with a rich tradition of great players. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players in the history of the franchise, and explain why they have earned their place in Yankees lore.

#10 - Bill Dickey: Dickey spent his entire 17-year career with the Yankees, earning eight World Series rings, 11 All-Star selections, and is considered one of the best catchers in baseball history.

#9 - Whitey Ford: Ford spent his entire 16-year career with the Yankees, earning six World Series rings, 10 All-Star selections, and is the all-time leader in wins and shutouts by a Yankee left-handed pitcher.

#8 - Bernie Williams: Williams spent his entire 16-year career with the Yankees, earning four Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team five times. He was also a key member of the Yankees teams that won four World Series championships.

#7 - Mariano Rivera: Rivera spent his entire 19-year career with the Yankees, earning five World Series rings, 13 All-Star selections, and is the all-time saves leader in MLB history. He is considered one of the greatest relievers of all time.

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#6 - Yogi Berra: Berra spent 18 of his 19 seasons with the Yankees, earning three MVP awards and making the All-Star team 15 times. He was also a key member of the Yankees teams that won 10 World Series championships.

#5 - Derek Jeter: Jeter spent his entire 20-year career with the Yankees, earning five Gold Gloves and making the All-Star team 14 times. He is considered one of the most iconic and beloved players in Yankees history and captain of the team that win 5 World Series championships.

#4 - Mickey Mantle: Mantle spent his entire 18-year career with the Yankees, earning three MVP awards and making the All-Star team 20 times. He was also a key member of the Yankees teams that won seven World Series championships.

#3 - Joe DiMaggio: DiMaggio spent his entire 13-year career with the Yankees, earning the nickname "The Yankee Clipper." He was a 13-time All-Star, won three MVP awards, and had a 56-game hitting streak in 1941, which is still an MLB record.

#2 - Lou Gehrig: Gehrig spent his entire 17-year career with the Yankees, earning the nickname "The Iron Horse" for his consistency and durability. He was a seven-time All-Star, won the AL MVP award twice, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939.

#1 - Babe Ruth: Often considered the greatest player of all time, Babe Ruth spent the first 15 years of his career with the Yankees, winning four World Series and hitting a staggering 659 home runs during his time in pinstripes.

These players have left an indelible mark on the Yankees franchise and baseball history. Their statistics speak for themselves, but it's their impact on the field and in the hearts of Yankees fans that truly cements their legacy as some of the greatest players to ever wear the pinstripes.