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The Fort Lauderdale Yankees based in Fort Lauderdale Florida was an American minor league baseball franchise that existed from 1962 through 1992. The team was a Class A Florida State League affiliate of the New York Yankees and won seven FSL championships during its 31 years of existence.The team was formed when the Yankees moved their spring training base from St. Petersburg Florida to Fort Lauderdale Stadium after the 1961 season.