The term "Yankees" commonly refers to the New York Yankees, a professional baseball team based in New York City. Founded in 1901, the Yankees are one of the most successful teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) history, having won 27 World Series championships. The team's iconic pinstriped uniforms and famous players, such as Babe Ruth and Derek Jeter, have made them a symbol of American sports culture. In a broader context, "Yankees" can also refer to people from the northern United States, particularly during the American Civil War. The term was used by Confederate soldiers to describe Union soldiers and has since evolved to represent a sense of regional identity.