1959 New York Yankees

1959 New York Yankees
Major league affiliations
American League (Since 1901)
1959 Uniform
Location
Yankee Stadium (Since 1923) New York City, New York (Since 1903)
1959 Information
Owner(s)	Dan Topping and Del Webb
Manager(s)	Casey Stengel
Local television	none
Local radio	none
Baseball-Reference	1959 New York Yankees

1959 New York Yankees / Franchise: New York Yankees / BR Team Page

Record: 79-752 Finished 3rd in American League (1959 AL)

Managed by Casey Stengel

Coaches: Frankie Crosetti, Ralph Houk, Charlie Keller and Jim Turner

Ballpark: Yankee Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1959 New York Yankees played the 57th season for the team in New York and their 59th overall. They finished with a record of 79-75, 15 games behind the Chicago White Sox. New York was managed by Casey Stengel. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Yogi Berra, Ryne Duren, Whitey Ford, Elston Howard, Tony Kubek, Mickey Mantle, Gil McDougald, Bobby Richardson and Bill Skowron
• AL Gold Glove: Bobby Shantz (P)

External links

• 1959 New York Yankees team page at www.baseball-almanac.com