1956 New York Yankees Team Roster and Stadium Information Print Ad
The page provides a comprehensive overview of the New York Yankees' roster and home game schedule for the 1956 season, as featured in the 1956 Baseball Fact Book. Managed by Casey Stengel in his eighth year, the Yankees' roster includes notable players such as pitchers Tommy Byrne and Jim Coates, catcher Yogi Berra, and outfielders Mickey Mantle and Hank Bauer. The team's performance highlights from 1955 feature key statistics, listing performances in batting, runs, and strikeouts, with Mantle leading several categories. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium, with a seating capacity of 67,000, listed with specific dimensions for the outfield fences. The schedule features matches against teams such as the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, and Washington Senators, providing dates for both day and night games.