1949 New York Yankees season

1949 New York Yankees
World Series Champions
American League Champions
LeagueAmerican League
BallparkYankee Stadium
CityNew York City, New York
OwnersDan Topping and Del Webb
General managersGeorge Weiss
ManagersCasey Stengel
TelevisionWABD
(Dolly Stark)
RadioWINS (AM)
(Mel Allen, Curt Gowdy)
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The 1949 New York Yankees season was the team's 47th season. The team finished with a record of 97–57, winning their 16th pennant, finishing 1 game ahead of the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Casey Stengel in his first year. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium. In the World Series, they defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in 5 games.