New York Yankees' championship history and World Series appearances

You've heard it before. The New York Yankees have 27 championships to their name, which is the most in all of sports. The franchise also possesses the richest history of any in existence. It's led to international fame and widespread hatred.

As the Yankees chase No. 28 during the 2024 postseason, looking to snap a 15-year World Series drought (both in wins and appearances), it's best for fans to brush up on the organization's history. After all, an entire new generation of Yankees fans have emerged since the team's last title.

When's the last time the New York Yankees won the World Series?

That would be 2009. They defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games after spending a boatload in free agency that offseason on star players such as CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, AJ Burnett and Nick Swisher (via trade). Now they are back in 2024 and at least will end the appearance drought.

New York Yankees' championship history and World Series appearances

Look away, haters. It's a list you'll both envy and delegitimize with senseless comments, like, "How many championships did they win before color television?!" Then you'll come back and say, "What're Yankees fans complaining about?! They've won 27 titles!"

• 1921 World Series: New York Giants defeat New York Yankees, 5-3
• 1922 World Series: New York Giants defeat New York Yankees, 4-0
• 1923 World Series: New York Yankees defeat New York Giants, 4-2
• 1926 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals defeat New York Yankees, 4-3
• 1927 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-0
• 1928 World Series: New York Yankees defeat St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0
• 1932 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Chicago Cubs, 4-0
• 1936 World Series: New York Yankees defeat New York Giants, 4-2
• 1937 World Series: New York Yankees defeat New York Giants, 4-1
• 1938 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Chicago Cubs, 4-0
• 1939 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Cincinnati Reds, 4-0
• 1941 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-1
• 1942 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals defeat New York Yankees, 4-1
• 1943 World Series: New York Yankees defeat St. Louis Cardinals, 4-1
• 1947 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-3
• 1949 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-1
• 1950 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Philadelphia Phillies, 4-0
• 1951 World Series: New York Yankees defeat New York Giants, 4-2
• 1952 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-3
• 1953 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-2
• 1955 World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers defeat New York Yankees, 4-3
• 1956 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers, 4-3
• 1957 World Series: Milwaukee Braves defeat New York Yankees, 4-3
• 1958 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Milwaukee Braves, 4-3
• 1960 World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates defeat New York Yankees, 4-3
• 1961 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Cincinnati Reds, 4-1
• 1962 World Series: New York Yankees defeat San Franciso Giants, 4-3
• 1963 World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees, 4-0
• 1964 World Series: St. Louis Cardinals defeat New York Yankees, 4-3
• 1976 World Series: Cincinnati Reds defeat New York Yankees, 4-0
• 1977 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2
• 1978 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2
• 1981 World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers defeat New York Yankees, 4-2
• 1996 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Atlanta Braves, 4-2
• 1998 World Series: New York Yankees defeat San Diego Padres, 4-0
• 1999 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Atlanta Braves, 4-0
• 2000 World Series: New York Yankees defeat New York Mets, 4-1
• 2001 World Series: Arizona Diamondbacks defeat New York Yankees, 4-3
• 2003 World Series: Florida Marlins defeat New York Yankees, 4-2
• 2009 World Series: New York Yankees defeat Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2
• 2024 World Series: New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers, TBD

What is the longest World Series drought in New York Yankees history?

New York is currently in its third-longest stretch without a title, coming slightly behind the 20-year drought at the onset of the franchise's existence and the 18-year depression from 1978-1996, which honestly might've been the worst run of form the franchise ever had.

History of New York Yankees World Series MVPs

Major League Baseball did not establish the World Series MVP award until 1955, so many Yankees greats were deprived of the recognition. But this list is still filled with some of the greatest players ever. The Yanks also have the most WS MVPs in history with 12.

• 1956 World Series MVP — SP Don Larsen
• 1958 World Series MVP — SP Bob Turley
• 1960 World Series MVP — 2B Bobby Richardson (in a series loss!)
• 1961 World Series MVP — SP Whitey Ford
• 1962 World Series MVP — SP Ralph Terry
• 1977 World Series MVP — OF Reggie Jackson
• 1978 World Series MVP — SS Bucky Dent
• 1996 World Series MVP — RP John Wetteland
• 1998 World Series MVP — 3B Scott Brosius
• 1999 World Series MVP — RP Mariano Rivera
• 2000 World Series MVP — SS Derek Jeter
• 2009 World Series MVP — DH Hideki Matsui