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Yankees yearbook, 1956
Courtesy of Jerry Birnbach
The Yankees' dominance over the 25 years leading up to 1947 was echoed in the confidence they projected: they took the field not hoping to win but expecting to. Their pinstripes seemed to reflect their businesslike approach to getting the job done. For people who admired them, their élan was irresistible.
