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"Why pitch nine innings when you can get just as famous pitching two?"
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1917 New York Yankees 1917 New York Yankees
1916/1918
Record 71-82 .464
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Standings 6th in the AL (28.5 games back)
Pythagorean 72-81, 72-81, 72-81
Runs (S/A) 524 / 558
BallparkPolo Grounds V
Park FactorsBatting: 101 / Pitching: 101
Attendance330,294 (5th) (8th)
Spring TrainingMacon, Georgia
ManagerBill Donovan
ExecutivePresident: Jacob Ruppert

The 1917 New York Yankees went 71-82 and finished 6th in the American League. The Yankees drew 330,294 to Polo Grounds V.

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