They are perhaps the best-known baseball team in history – the New York Yankees. And it seems that either you love them or you hate them. Over the years, they have dominated the World Series of baseball, winning far more championships than any other team (26). Their salaries are something many a young minor leaguer dreams of and their history of great players is undeniable. But, with the good must come the bad and even the great Yankees have seen their share of sorrow. Most everyone knows the story of Lou Gehrig, the Iron Horse of baseball. The first baseman … Continue reading →