 In 1929, the New York Yankees became the first team to make numbers a permanent part of the uniform.Numbers were handed out based on the order in the lineup.In 1929, Earle Combs wore #1, Mark Koenig #2, Babe Ruth #3, Lou Gehrig #4, Bob Meusel #5, Tony Lazzeri #6, Leo Durocher #7, Johnny Grabowski #8, Benny Bengough #9, and Bill Dickey #10.