List of New York Yankees captains

The first captain officially recognized by the Yankees was Hal Chase, who served in the role from 1910 through 1912.

Roger Peckinpaugh served as captain from 1914 through 1922, until he was traded to the Boston Red Sox.

[2] He was succeeded by Babe Ruth,[2] who was quickly deposed as captain for climbing into the stands to confront a heckler.

Ten years later, Lou Gehrig was named captain, serving for the remainder of his career.

[4] The position remained vacant until team owner George Steinbrenner named Thurman Munson as captain in 1976.