1996 New York Yankees

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1996 New York Yankees 1996 AL East Champions 1996 AL Champions 1996 World Series Champions
Major league affiliations
American League (Since 1901) Eastern Division (Since 1969)
Location
Yankee Stadium (Since 1976) New York, NY (Since 1903)
1996 Information
Owner(s)	George Steinbrenner
Manager(s)	Joe Torre
Local television	MSG Network WPIX (WB 11)
Local radio	WABC-AM
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Contents 1 1996 New York Yankees / Franchise: New York Yankees / BR Team Page 2 History, Comments, Contributions 3 Awards and Honors 4 External links 4.1 1996 Postseason

[edit] 1996 New York Yankees / Franchise: New York Yankees / BR Team Page

Managed by Joe Torre

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

Ballpark: Yankee Stadium

[edit] History, Comments, Contributions

The New York Yankees' 1996 season was the 94th season for the Yankees. The team finished first in the American League Eastern Division with a record of 92-70, 4 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles. The team defeated the Texas Rangers in the American League Division Series, three games to one. The Yankees went on to defeat the Orioles in the American League Championship Series four games to one.

In the 1996 World Series the Yankees beat the National League champion Atlanta Braves four games to two, winning four consecutive games to overcome a two-games-to-none deficit. The Yankees earned their 23rd World Series title.

The 1996 New York Yankees were managed by Joe Torre, and played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

[edit] Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Wade Boggs, Andy Pettitte and John Wetteland
• AL Rolaids Relief Award: John Wetteland
• AL Rookie of the Year Award: Derek Jeter
• Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Derek Jeter (SS)
• AL Manager of the Year Award: Joe Torre

[edit] External links

• 1996 New York Yankees team page at www.baseball-almanac.com

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NL Division Series (3-0) Cardinals (NLC) over Padres (NLW) NL Division Series (3-0) Braves (NLE) over Dodgers (WC)

NL Championship Series (4-3) Braves over Cardinals

World Series (4-2) Yankees over Braves

AL Championship Series (4-1) Yankees over Orioles

AL Division Series (3-1) Yankees (ALE) over Rangers (ALW) AL Division Series (3-1) Orioles (WC) over Indians (ALC)

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