Arnie, your collection sounds a lot like my own -- pre-and-post-war vintage collection...and I'm a lifelong Yankee fan as well. I don't even bother to mention the subject to "outsiders".  My dear friends know about it and are supportive even if they don't quite get my enthusiasm, and I hang out on the board with those who "understand". 
Here's a couple Minty

 Ruths: