1977 New York Yankees season
| 1977 New York Yankees | |
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| 1977 AL East Champions 1977 AL Champions 1977 World Series Champions |
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| Owner(s) | George Steinbrenner |
| General manager(s) | Gabe Paul |
| Manager(s) | Billy Martin |
| Local television | (Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White) |
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WMCA (Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, Bill White) |
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The 1977 New York Yankees season was the 75th season for the Yankees in New York and the 77th season overall for the franchise. It culminated in the 21st World Series championship in franchise history, and its first under the ownership of George Steinbrenner. The season was brought to life years later in the book, turned drama-documentary, The Bronx is Burning.
The Yankees signed Reggie Jackson to a five-year contract, totaling US$2.96 million, on November 29, 1976. Upon arriving in New York, Jackson asked for uniform number 9, which he had worn in Oakland and Baltimore. However, that number was being worn by third baseman Graig Nettles. So, noting that then-all-time home run leader Hank Aaron had just retired, Jackson asked for and received number 44, Aaron's number.
The team finished in first place in the American League East with a record of 100–62, finishing 2½ games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles to win their second AL East title. In the ALCS, they beat the Kansas City Royals in 5 games. In the World Series, they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 6 games. New York was managed by Billy Martin. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
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