The New York Yankees remain the most successful baseball team in history with over 27 World Series titles. The Yankees are based in New York City and are a member club of the American League East Division.
The 27 World Series championships won by the Yankees help them maintain a strong fanbase and followers globally.
The Yankees are known for their iconic ballpark known as Yankee Stadium, which has continued to draw fans from around the world.
List of New York (NY) Yankees ownership: group, majority/minority
The New York Yankees are owned by Yankee Global Enterprises, a global holding company led by Hal Steinbrenner as principal owner since 2010. Since 1973, the Steinbrenner family has maintained control of the team.
Hal Steinbrenner?
Harold Steinbrenner is an American businessman known for his ownership of sports franchises across the United States and in Europe. Some minority stakes held include New York City FC of the MLS, AC Milan in Italy, and Leeds United FC in England.
Hal Steinbrenner and his siblings inherited control of the New York Yankees from their father, George Steinbrenner, following his passing in 2010.
What is Hal Steinbrenner's net worth?
Hal Steinbrenner has a net worth of $1.7 billion, according to figures from Forbes Magazine. His wealth is from the ownership of sports franchises from Yankee Global Enterprises that oversee the operations and management of the New York Yankees as well as other business ventures like the YES Network, New York City FC and Legends Hospitality.
Club Net Worth and Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, the New York Yankees have a valuation of $8.2 billion.
Ownership History of the New York Yankees
The Yankees have gone through a series of owners throughout their history.
William Stephen Devery & Frank J. Farrell (1903-1915) (Founding owners)
William Stephen Devery and Frank J. Farrell were the founders and first owners of the New York Yankees in 1903.
Jacob Ruppert & Tillinghast (1915-1939)
L'Hommedieu Huston (1939-1945)
Jacob Ruppert Estate (1945-1964)
Dan Topping, Larry MacPhail & Del Webb (1964-1973)
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1973-2010)
George Steinbrenner (2010-Present, Hal Steinbrenner, current principal owner)
Year of establishment
The Yankees were established in 1903 as the New York Highlanders before rebranding to the Yankees in 1913.
Ballpark Information
The Yankees play their home games at Yankee Stadium with a capacity of 50,287. They are the most successful team in the MLB with over 27 World Series titles as well as divisional and conference championships.