Randy Johnson Four Cy Young Awards

Lore & Background

After a fifth-place finish in their inaugural season, the Diamondbacks made several off-season acquisitions, including future Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson, who won four consecutive Cy Young Awards in his first four seasons with the team. In 1999, Arizona won 100 games and their first division championship. In 2001, they won the World Series over the three-time defending champion New York Yankees, becoming the fastest expansion team in MLB history to win the World Series and the first and only men's major professional sports team in Arizona to win a championship. 22 years later they won their second NLCS and returned to the World Series, losing to the Texas Rangers.

Reader's Guide

The Diamondbacks' original colors were purple, black, teal, and copper. Their logo was an italicized block letter 'A' with a diamond pattern, with the crossbar represented by a snake's tongue. The team has undergone several uniform changes over the years, with the current color scheme incorporating Sedona red, Sonoran sand, black, and teal. The team plays at Chase Field, originally named Bank One Ballpark when it opened in 1998.

Did You Know?

• The team's ballpark was renamed Chase Field in 2005 after Bank One's merger with JPMorgan Chase.
• The Diamondbacks have won two NL pennants, five NL West division titles, and the 2001 World Series.