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Akron Yankees

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Akron Yankees
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes
  • Class C
LeagueMiddle Atlantic League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles 1 (1940)

The Akron Yankees were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1935 until 1941. A Class C farm team of the New York Yankees, the club was based in Akron, Ohio and played in the Middle Atlantic League.

Year-by-year record

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Year Record Finish Manager Notes
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