West Haven Yankees
From BR Bullpen
- Location: West Haven, CT
- League: Eastern League 1972-1979
- Affiliation: New York Yankees 1972-1979
- Ballpark: Quigley Stadium
The West Haven Yankees had a grand and glorious, though short-lived, history. They captured a league title under the leadership of skipper Bobby Cox in their inaugural season of 1972 and won additional championships in 1976, 1977, and 1979. In 1980, West Haven affiliated with the Oakland A's and changed names to the West Haven Whitecaps.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 84-56 | 1st | Bobby Cox | League champs |
| 1973 | 72-66 | 4th | Doc Edwards | |
| 1974 | 58-79 | 8th | Doc Edwards | |
| 1975 | 66-71 | 4th | Pete Ward | |
| 1976 | 80-59 | 2nd | Pete Ward | League Champs |
| 1977 | 86-52 | 1st | Mike Ferraro | League Champs |
| 1978 | 82-57 | 1st | Stump Merrill | |
| 1979 | 83-56 | 1st | Stump Merrill | none League Champs |
