Following the screening of the premiere episode, New York Yankees legends Aaron Boone, Tino Martinez and Nick Swisher will be joined in conversation by series host Gracie Cashman and YES Network Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay
New York, April 11, 2024 – The Paley Center for Media announces its latest PaleyLive program, The Story of My Number: An Evening with New York Yankees Legends. The event will feature the world premiere of the YES App original series The Story of My Number, followed by a conversation with some of the most iconic names in New York Yankees history. The event will take place on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at The Paley Museum.
Premiering on the YES App on May 9, The Story of My Number explores the captivating world of sports and the pivotal numbers that defined the careers of Yankees legends. Going beyond statistics by providing personal narratives that deepen the understanding of the challenges, triumphs and measuring sticks of greatness, the series brings these numeric milestones to life with exclusive interviews, commentary and vivid visuals.
Hosted by Gracie Cashman, the premiere episode will center on current Yankees manager and former postseason hero Aaron Boone, followed by additional episodes featuring other Yankees icons including Don Mattingly, Tino Martinez, Andy Pettitte, CC Sabathia and Nick Swisher.
The Paley Museum will screen the premiere episode and will then gather Yankees legends Aaron Boone, Tino Martinez, Nick Swisher, and series host Gracie Cashman, for an onstage conversation with moderator and YES Network Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay.
“The New York Yankees are an integral part of the fabric of New York sports and of the city itself,” said the Paley Center for Media’s President and CEO Maureen J. Reidy. “We are honored and thrilled to present this look at some of the most beloved players behind professional baseball’s most storied franchise, and we look forward to what is certain to be a grand slam conversation!”
“No team in Major League Baseball history has more retired numbers and more Hall of Famers than the New York Yankees,” said Jon Litner, CEO, the YES Network. “The YES App’s The Story of My Number is a unique, entertaining look at the stories behind the numbers associated with some of the most popular New York Yankees players. The May 6 Paley Museum event will be a celebration of the rich Yankees tradition that the YES Network and the YES App deliver to fans on a daily basis.”
In addition to its May 9 launch on the YES App, The Story of My Number will also receive a special linear airing that evening on the YES Network immediately following YES’ Astros-Yankees post-game show. New episodes will premiere on the YES App on subsequent Thursdays. The Story of My Number was executive produced by the YES Network, Eephus Entertainment and Clickon Media, and is presented by New York Lottery.
PaleyLive programs offer the public the rare opportunity to engage with prominent names in media and television. All PaleyLive programs are selected by the Paley Center to not only expand society’s understanding of the cultural, creative, and social significance of media and television, but also for their ability to educate and entertain the public.
Tickets for this program are now on sale to Paley President’s Circle, Patron Circle, and Partner Members; to Paley Individual, Family, and Supporting Members on Friday, April 12 at noon ET; and to the general public on Monday, April 15 at noon ET. For more information and to learn more about the benefits of Paley Membership including ticket presale and discounts please visit paleycenter.org/membership.