The Yankees retired Ruth's number on June 13, 1948; however, it was kept in circulation prior to that.

The Yankees could at least retire to the clubhouse in time to catch the Belmont Stakes on television.

The Yankees retired his uniform number 4; the first player in major league history to be afforded that honor.

The Yankees have retired a total of 16 numbers, more than any other team.

But the Yankees did not retire Winfield's No. 31.

The Yankees retired Gehrig's uniform number "4", making him the first player in history to be afforded that honor.

The Yankees have retired fifteen numbers for sixteen players, the most in Major League Baseball.

The Yankees have quietly retired a longtime stadium starter, Cracker Jack.

The Athletics and Yankees both retired his uniform number.

The Yankees, who used to give out jersey numbers based on a hitter's position in the batting order, have retired 15 numbers.