Full Description
The 1923 Yankees started the dynasty. With stars like Babe Ruth, Wally Pipp, Joe Dugan and Bob Meusel, they won the pennant by 16 games before claiming the franchise's first World Series title. Five Yankee pitchers won 16 games that year, led by Sam Jones (21-8), and the team finally defeated McGraw's Giants after losing to them in the Series two years in a row. This book covers that first Yankees championship team in great detail, taking the reader through the entire season, game-by-game.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
1. Ruppert and Huston Buy the Yankees
2. Opening Day
3. Ruppert Buys Out Huston
4. Out in Front by Nine
5. Yankee Pitching Dominates
6. Ruth Wields a Hot Bat
7. Third Straight Pennant
8. First World Series Championship
Appendix A: American League Final Standings
Appendix B: New York Yankees Game-by-Game Won/Lost Record
Appendix C: New York Yankees Final Individual Statistics/Roster
Appendix D: Babe Ruth's 1923 Home Runs vs. Opposition
Appendix E: Wally Pipp's 21-Game Hitting Streak
Appendix F: Lou Gehrig's First Season
Appendix G: New York Yankees World Series Record, 1921-2009
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index