| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — "Pete" Sheehy |
| | Yankees Equipment Manager
1927 - 1985
Keeper of the pinstripes — Map (db m18413) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin — Casey's Boy |
| | A Yankee forever.
A man who knew only one way to play - to win. As a player for Casey Stengel he thrived on pressure delivering the key play or hit. MVP of 1953 World Series setting record for most hits in six-game series with 12. Later as a manager, he became one of the greatest Yankee managers. — Map (db m18398) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Allie Pierce Reynolds — "Superchief" |
| | New York Yankees 1947 - 1954
One of the Yankees' greatest right hand pitchers
Hurled two no hitters in 1951
Starred on five straight World Champions 1949 - 1953
Five time All-Star
.686 Yankee winning percentage
Erected by the New York Yankees August 26, 1989 — Map (db m18393) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — American Bison Society |
| | In commemoration of the American Bison Society, founded in 1905 with the help of William T. Hornaday, the Director of the Bronx Zoo. Under Hornaday’s leadership, the ABS’ dedicated efforts helped restore bison to the prairies with animals from the Bronx Zoo. — Map (db m7328) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Bob Sheppard — Public Address Announcer — "The Voice of Yankee Stadium" |
| | For half a century he has welcomed generations of fans with his trademark greeting "Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to Yankee Stadium". His clear, concise and correct vocal style has announced the names of hundreds of players - both unfamiliar and legendary - with equal divine reverence, making as synonymous with Yankee Stadium as its copper facade and monument park. — Map (db m18605) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Donald Arthur Mattingly — "Donnie Baseball" — 1982 -1995 |
| | American League batting champion 1984
American League MVP (145 RBI) 1985
Nine-time gold glove winner
Six-time American League All-Star
Set record for most grand slams in a season (6) 1987
Major League record for most home runs in seven consecutive games (9) and eight consecutive games (10) 1987
10th player in team history to be named captain 1991
A humble man of grace and dignity. A captain who led by example. Proud of the pinstripe tradition and dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. A Yankee forever. — Map (db m18606) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Edward Grant Barrow — 1868- 1953 |
| | Moulder of a tradition of victory under whose guidance the Yankees won fourteen American League pennants and ten World Championships and brought to this field some of the greatest baseball stars of all time. This memorial is a tribute from those who seek to carry on his great work. — Map (db m18607) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — George Herman " Babe"Ruth — 1895 - 1948 |
| | A great ball player.
A great man.
A great American. — Map (db m18395) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Henry Louis Gehrig — June 19th 1903 - June 2, 1941 |
| | A man A gentleman and a great ball player. Whose amazing record of 2130 consecutive games should stand for all time. This memorial is a tribute from the Yankee players to their beloved captain and team mate. July the Fourth 1941 — Map (db m18411) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Mickey Mantle — "A Great Teammate" — 1931 - 1995 |
| | 536 Home Runs. Winner of Triple Crown 1956. Most World Series Home Runs 18. Selected to All Star team 20 times. Won MVP award 1956, 1957 - 1962, Elected to Hall of Fame 1974. A magnificent Yankee who left a legacy of unequaled courage. — Map (db m18412) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — Site of the Redoubt |
| | Site of the redoubt thrown up here in October, 1776 by American troops under General Heath to protect the retreat of Washington’s Army from New York to White Plains. Erected under the auspices of Woodlawn Cemetery and the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. — Map (db m12677) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — To the memory of Jacob Ruppert — 1867 - 1939 |
| | Gentleman • American • Sportsman
Through whose vision and courage this imposing edifice, destined to become the home of champions, was erected and dedicated to the American game of baseball. — Map (db m18611) |
| New York (Bronx County), Bronx — William Malcolm "Bill" Dickey — 1928 - 1943, 1946 — Yankee Coach 1949 - 1957 |
| | Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1954
Named to the A.L. All-Star team 11 times
Had a .313 lifetime avg
Hit over .300 in 11 seasons
Caught more than 100 games in 13 consecutive seasons
Led the Yankees to 8 pennants and 7 World Championships
First in the line of great Yankee catchers
The epitome of Yankee pride — Map (db m18397) |
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