The New York Yankees, renowned for their 27 World Series titles, boast one of the most recognizable logos in sports history – the interlocking 'NY'. This logo, adopted in 1909, has a fascinating backstory involving Tiffany & Co. and the New York Police Department. It draws inspiration from a medal of honor given to a police officer who was shot in the line of duty in 1877. This connection is commemorated in a sign at Yankee Stadium, highlighting the logo's significance and history.
This insignia was originally struck on a medal of honor in 1877 by Tiffany & Co. It was issued to the first New York City police officer shot in the line of duty. The New York Yankees adopted this logo, and it became part of the uniform in 1909.
The medal, which is currently on display at the New York City Police Museum, shows the interlocking 'NY' logo above a silver shield which features a woman placing a wreath on a policeman's head. Engraved on the back is: 'For bravery in pursuance of resolutions of the Board of Police of New York.'
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