1997 New York Yankees

1997 New York Yankees 1997 AL Wild Card
Major league affiliations
American League (Since 1901) Eastern Division (Since 1969)
Location
Yankee Stadium (Since 1976) New York City, New York (Since 1903)
1997 Information
Owner(s)	George Steinbrenner
Manager(s)	Joe Torre
Local television	MSG Network WPIX
Local radio	WABC-AM
Baseball-Reference	1997 New York Yankees

1997 New York Yankees / Franchise: New York Yankees / BR Team Page

Clinched Wild Card: September 20, 1997, vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Managed by Joe Torre

Coaches: Jose Cardenal, Chris Chambliss, Tony Cloninger, Willie Randolph, Mel Stottlemyre and Don Zimmer

Ballpark: Yankee Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

The New York Yankees' 1997 season was the 95th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 96-66 finishing 2 games behind of the Baltimore Orioles, but clinching the American league wild card. New York was managed by Joe Torre. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium. In the playoffs, they lost in 5 games to the Cleveland Indians in the ALDS.

Awards and Honors

• AL All-Stars: David Cone, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Mariano Rivera and Bernie Williams
• AL Gold Glove: Bernie Williams (OF)
• AL Silver Slugger Award: Tino Martinez (1B)

Further Reading

• Jason Daimos: "Cone Returns to the Mound, Yankees to the Playoffs", New York Times, September 21, 1997, Section 8, Page 1

External links

• 1997 New York Yankees team page at www.baseball-almanac.com

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