1962 New York Yankees season
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The New York Yankees
season was the 60th season for the team in New York, and its 62nd season overall. The team finished with a record of 96-66, winning their 27th pennant
, finishing 5 games ahead of the Minnesota Twins
. New York was managed by Ralph Houk
. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium. In the World Series
, they defeated the San Francisco Giants
in 7 games.
AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL San Francisco Giants
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Game
Score
Date
Location
Attendance
1
Yankees – 6, Giants – 2
October 4
Candlestick Park
43,852
2
Yankees – 0, Giants – 2
October 5
Candlestick Park
43,910
3
Giants – 2, Yankees – 3
October 7
Yankee Stadium
71,434
4
Giants – 7, Yankees – 3
October 8
Yankee Stadium
66,607
5
Giants – 3, Yankees – 5
October 10
Yankee Stadium
63,165
6
Yankees – 2, Giants – 5
October 15
Candlestick Park
43,948
7
Yankees – 1, Giants – 0
October 16
Candlestick Park
43,948
All-Star Game
(first game)
All-Star Game
(second game)
Harlan affiliation shared with Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
season was the 60th season for the team in New York, and its 62nd season overall. The team finished with a record of 96-66, winning their 27th pennant
Pennant (sports)
A pennant is a commemorative flag typically used to show support for a particular athletic team. Pennants have been historically used in all types of athletic levels: high school, collegiate, professional etc. Traditionally, pennants were made of felt and fashioned in the official colors of a...
, finishing 5 games ahead of the Minnesota Twins
1962 Minnesota Twins season
The Minnesota Twins improved to 91-71, finishing second in the American League. 1,433,116 fans attended Twins games, the second highest total in the American League.- Offseason :...
. New York was managed by Ralph Houk
Ralph Houk
Ralph George Houk , nicknamed The Major, was an American catcher, coach, manager, and front office executive in Major League Baseball...
. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium. In the World Series
1962 World Series
The 1962 World Series matched the defending American League and World Series champions New York Yankees against the National League champion San Francisco Giants, who had won their first NL pennant since 1954 and first since moving from New York in 1958, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a...
, they defeated the San Francisco Giants
1962 San Francisco Giants season
The 1962 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in first place in the National League with a record of 103 wins and 62 losses. They finished the season tied with their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for first place in the league, necessitating a three-game tiebreaker playoff to...
in 7 games.
Offseason
- December 14, 1961: Jesse GonderJesse GonderJesse Lemar Gonder , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Braves, and Pittsburgh Pirates....
was traded by the Yankees to the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
for Marshall BridgesMarshall BridgesMarshall Bridges was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1959-1965 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Washington Senators. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi.A strong left-handed pitcher blessed with an excellent...
.
Regular season
- May 22, 1962: Roger MarisRoger MarisRoger Eugene Maris was an American Major League Baseball right fielder. During the 1961 season, he hit a record 61 home runs for the New York Yankees, breaking Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 home runs...
drew four intentional walks in a game. - September 11, 1962: Former Ole Miss football quarterback Jake GibbsJake GibbsJerry Dean "Jake" Gibbs is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Yankees as a platoon catcher from 1962 to 1971. His strong hit record in 1968 earned him the nickname "Dead-Eye" Gibbs...
made his Major League Baseball debut with the Yankees.
Notable transactions
- June 26, 1962: Bob CervBob CervRobert Henry Cerv was an American baseball player. Prior to his professional career he was a standout baseball and basketball player at the University of Nebraska....
was purchased from the Yankees by the Houston Colt .45sHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
.
Roster
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Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos. | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 136 | 494 | 138 | .279 | 21 | 91 | |
| 1B | 140 | 478 | 129 | .270 | 23 | 80 | |
| 2B | 161 | 692 | 209 | .302 | 8 | 59 | |
| 3B | 158 | 566 | 154 | .272 | 18 | 68 | |
| SS | 157 | 622 | 178 | .286 | 20 | 93 | |
| LF | 106 | 335 | 92 | .275 | 6 | 48 | |
| CF | 123 | 377 | 121 | .321 | 30 | 89 | |
| RF | 157 | 590 | 151 | .256 | 33 | 100 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 17 | 2 | .118 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ---- | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 298.2 | 23 | 12 | 3.19 | 176 | |
| 38 | 257.2 | 17 | 8 | 2.90 | 160 | |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 133 | 7 | 7 | 3.99 | 71 | |
| 2 | 6.2 | 0 | 1 | 6.75 | 2 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 3.14 | 66 | |
| 27 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4.81 | 21 | |
| 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.84 | 11 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 |
1962 World Series
1962 San Francisco Giants season
The 1962 San Francisco Giants season saw the Giants finish in first place in the National League with a record of 103 wins and 62 losses. They finished the season tied with their arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, for first place in the league, necessitating a three-game tiebreaker playoff to...
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Awards and honors
- Mickey MantleMickey MantleMickey Charles Mantle was an American professional baseball player. Mantle is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time, and one of the greatest players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.Mantle was noted for his hitting...
, American League MVP - Ralph TerryRalph TerryRalph Willard Terry is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , Kansas City Athletics , Cleveland Indians and New York Mets...
, Babe Ruth AwardBabe Ruth AwardThe Babe Ruth Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player with the best performance in the postseason. The award, created by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America in honor of Babe Ruth, was first awarded in 1949 to the MVP of the World Series, one...
All-Star Game
1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game (first game)
The first 1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 32nd playing of Major League Baseball's annual midsummer exhibition game between the American League and National League. President John F. Kennedy was the second president to attend the event and threw out the first pitch. A highlight of...
(first game)
All-Star Game
1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game (second game)
The second 1962 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 33rd playing of Major League Baseball's annual midsummer exhibition game. The game took place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, home of the National League's Chicago Cubs. The American League emerged triumphant as they finally broke...
(second game)
- Elston HowardElston HowardElston Gene Howard was an American Negro League and Major League Baseball catcher, left fielder and coach. During a 14-year baseball career, he played from 1955–1968, primarily for the New York Yankees...
, All-Star Game
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Fort LauderdaleHarlan affiliation shared with Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...