The Yankees have more retired numbers adorning Monument Park than any other franchise in MLB. As we explored recently at Bronx Pinstripes, there isn’t always a method to the retired-number madness. We all know the stats and stories surrounding numbers 3, 4, 5, and 7, but what about everybody else?
Let’s dive into the best Yankees whose numbers remain in circulation. To make it a bit more interesting, we’ll add a few other restrictions as well:
- Sorry, Core Four. This isn’t about you.
- No Hall of Famers. Not all Yankees in the Hall have their number retired.