1948 New York Yankees Team Overview and Vintage Advertisement
The Page from the 1948 sports publication "Who's Who in the Major Leagues" highlights the New York Yankees, featuring key personnel and team statistics from the 1947 season. Stan Harris is introduced as the team's manager, having led the Yankees to league and World Series championships. Under his guidance, the team achieved a record of 97 wins and 57 losses, culminating in their championship victory. The page lists several important players, including Ed Lopat, who finished with a 16-10 record, and Charlie Keller, whose past performance was notable despite injury setbacks. Joe Page, another key pitcher, was mentioned for his contributions to the team's pitching strength. Home games took place at Yankee Stadium, with a seating capacity of 78,000. The page also notes the team's impressive offensive and defensive statistics for 1947, including batting averages and errors, demonstrating their strong performance within the league.