Their overall record is.542. The Yankees have played their home games at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx since 2009. The team was founded as the New York Highlanders in 1900 by John McGraw and William DeLuca with money donated by Charles Steinberg to form what was then called "the biggest league in baseball". The original plan was for the team to play only 100 games but due to its success it soon became apparent that more games were needed to make a profit. The final tally for the first season was 72-40 (.636 winning percentage). They moved to Philadelphia after one season and were renamed the Phillies. When Charlie Gehringer joined the team as a free agent in 1936, they changed their name back to the Yankees. The Yankees have been playing in New York ever since. During this time period, the Yankees have become known for their success, developing a fan base known as "The Faithful" because of their consistent presence in the standings from year to year.