Bert Daniels made history as the first official 'Yankee' on Opening Day 1913, leading off for his team against the Senators and Hall of Famer Walter Johnson.
The origins of the Yankees are humble; the franchise was initially known as the 'Highlanders' before officially adopting the 'Yankees' name in 1913 after years of being nicknamed as such.
Before their storied legacy, the New York Yankees had no championships to their name and were struggling as a franchise, transforming only after Babe Ruth's impact began.
Daniels' early life as a gifted athlete saw him balance sports and work, which led to him becoming a professional player and the first person to represent the Yankees.
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