1961 New York Yankees season

1961 New York Yankees
World Series Champions
American League Champions
LeagueAmerican League
BallparkYankee Stadium
CityNew York City
Record109–53 (.673)
Divisional place1st
OwnersDan Topping and Del Webb
General managersRoy Hamey
ManagersRalph Houk
TelevisionWPIX
(Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto)
RadioWCBS (AM)
(Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto)
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The 1961 New York Yankees season was the 59th season for the team. The team finished with a record of 109–53, eight games ahead of the Detroit Tigers, and won their 26th American League pennant. New York was managed by Ralph Houk. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium. In the World Series, they defeated the Cincinnati Reds in 5 games. This season was best known for the home run chase between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, with the former beating Babe Ruth's single season record by hitting 61.

The 1961 Yankees are often mentioned as a candidate for the unofficial title of greatest baseball team in history.