The New York Yankees 1939: Team Profiles of Legendary Players
The 1939 New York Yankees team profile from the "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights key figures and players associated with the franchise during that season. The organization was led by President Edward G. Barrow, who took office after Jacob Ruppert's death in January 1939, and Manager Joseph V. McCarthy, who had achieved three world championships with the team. The traveling secretary was Mark Roth. Prominent players featured include Lou Gehrig, the first baseman known as "The Rock of Ages," who had demonstrated consistent performance despite slight wear and tear from the previous season. Gehrig had 494 career home runs and a remarkable record for consecutive games played. Joe DiMaggio, an outfielder and top hitter in 1938, boasted a .324 batting average but faced challenges in his run production.