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Yankees home run title history: 1916 - 1944

They're not called the Bronx Bombers for no reason. Over the years the Yankees have had more than their fair share of home run kings. The short right field porch of Yankee Stadium in its many different forms has no doubt contributed to this, but there have been many pinstriped sluggers who could do damage in any stadium or era. Altogether, 12 Yankees have led the AL in home runs and many of them have done it multiple times. Here's a breakdown of the first six Yankees to accomplish the feat.

Wally Pipp - 1916 & 1917

Dead-ball era baseball was a much different world compared to what modern baseball fans are used to.