Akron Yankees
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Akron, OH
- League: Middle Atlantic League 1935-1941
- Affiliation: New York Yankees 1935-1941
- Ballpark:
The Akron Yankees were a class C farm team of the New York Yankees from 1935-1941. The Akron Yankees played in the Middle Atlantic League. Among the Akron players with the best major league careers were Joe Beggs, Walt Judnich, Tiny Bonham and Hank Sauer.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 64-59 | 4th | Johnny Neun | |
| 1936 | 64-63 | 5th | Nick Allen | |
| 1937 | 64-61 | 4th | Leo Mackey | Lost League Finals |
| 1938 | 66-62 | 4th | Pip Koehler | Lost League Finals |
| 1939 | 69-61 | 3rd | Pip Koehler | Lost in 1st round |
| 1940 | 73-54 | 1st | Pip Koehler | League Champs |
| 1941 | 77-48 | 1st | Buzz Boyle | Lost in 1st round |
