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Facts verified June 2026.
How many World Series titles have the New York Yankees won?
The New York Yankees have won 8 World Series titles (2009, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1978, 1977, 1962).
| World Series | Season | Opponent | Score | MVP/Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2009 | Philadelphia Phillies | 4-2 | Hideki Matsui |
| 2000 | 2000 | New York Mets | 4-1 | Derek Jeter |
| 1999 | 1999 | Atlanta Braves | 4-0 | Mariano Rivera |
| 1998 | 1998 | San Diego Padres | 4-0 | Scott Brosius |
| 1996 | 1996 | Atlanta Braves | 4-2 | John Wetteland |
| 1978 | 1978 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4-2 | Bucky Dent |
| 1977 | 1977 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4-2 | Reggie Jackson |
| 1962 | 1962 | San Francisco Giants | 4-3 | Ralph Terry |
Do the New York Yankees retire jersey numbers?
The Yankees have retired 22 numbers honoring 23 individuals — the most in Major League Baseball. Numbers 8 and 42 were each retired for two people (Berra/Dickey; Rivera, plus MLB's league-wide retirement of 42 for Jackie Robinson).
Ring of Honor (22 members)
| Member | Position | Inducted |
|---|---|---|
| Billy Martin | 2B/Manager (No. 1) | 1986 |
| Derek Jeter | SS (No. 2) | 2017 |
| Babe Ruth | RF (No. 3) | 1948 |
| Lou Gehrig | 1B (No. 4) — first retired number in MLB history | 1940 |
| Joe DiMaggio | CF (No. 5) | 1952 |
| Joe Torre | Manager (No. 6) | 2014 |
| Mickey Mantle | CF (No. 7) | 1969 |
| Yogi Berra & Bill Dickey | C (No. 8) | 1972 |
| Roger Maris | RF (No. 9) | 1984 |
| Phil Rizzuto | SS (No. 10) | 1985 |
| Thurman Munson | C (No. 15) | 1979 |
| Whitey Ford | P (No. 16) | 1974 |
| Jorge Posada | C (No. 20) | 2015 |
| Paul O'Neill | RF (No. 21) | 2022 |
| Don Mattingly | 1B (No. 23) | 1997 |
| Elston Howard | C (No. 32) | 1984 |
| Casey Stengel | Manager (No. 37) | 1970 |
| Mariano Rivera | P (No. 42) | 2013 |
| Reggie Jackson | RF (No. 44) | 1993 |
| Andy Pettitte | P (No. 46) | 2015 |
| Ron Guidry | P (No. 49) | 2003 |
| Bernie Williams | CF (No. 51) | 2015 |
New York Yankees all-time statistical leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many World Series titles have the New York Yankees won?
The New York Yankees have won 8 World Series titles (2009, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1978, 1977, 1962).
Do the New York Yankees retire jersey numbers?
The Yankees have retired 22 numbers honoring 23 individuals — the most in Major League Baseball. Numbers 8 and 42 were each retired for two people (Berra/Dickey; Rivera, plus MLB's league-wide retirement of 42 for Jackie Robinson).
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