Everyone not from NY (or anywhere near NY) - How did you become a Yankee fan?

When I moved here from the Philippines in the late 80s I thought it was the coolest logo on a hat and jersey. I was only 4 when I came here. My country loves basketball and it was the first baseball jersey and team I was attracted to. Been following the boys ever since.

EDIT: I currently live in Miami and since the Marlins are incredibly trash, it's nice to see the Yankee caps and jerseys all around the area. I feel like we are the unofficial team of south Florida (as well as the mets) despite 03.