The 1996 Yankees remain perhaps the most beloved team in franchise history. In 2016, the team will celebrate the 20th anniversary of this likable group led by first-year skipper Joe Torre that won 92 games and ended an 18-year championship drought. It was the first World Series experienced by a generation of Yankees fans, and it launched a dynasty.
Every weekday until pitchers and catchers report to spring training on February 18th, a Pinstripe Alley writer will have a post up about the main members of the '96 Yankees. The series begins today in style with a Hall of Fame free agent acquisition who played so well that he was ranked among the site's Top 100 Yankees.