1978 New York Yankees season
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| 1978 AL East Champions 1978 AL Champions 1978 World Series Champions |
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| Owner(s) | George Steinbrenner |
| General manager(s) | Cedric Tallis |
| Manager(s) | Billy Martin, Dick Howser, Bob Lemon |
| Local television | (Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White) |
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WINS (AM) (Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, Bill White, Fran Healy) |
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The 1978 New York Yankees season was the 76th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 100-63, finishing one game ahead of the Boston Red Sox to win their third American League East title. The two teams were tied after 162 games, leading to a one-game playoff, which the Yankees won.
In the ALCS, they defeated the Kansas City Royals in 4 games. In the World Series, they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 6 games in a rematch of the 1977 World Series. New York was managed by Billy Martin, Dick Howser and Bob Lemon. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
The season was tumultuous for the Yankees, as Jackson was suspended in a midseason showdown with Billy Martin, which later resulted in Martin resigning mid-season.
During the season, Ron Guidry became the last pitcher to win at least 25 games in one season for the Yankees in the 20th century. Guidry won the Cy Young Award by unanimous vote. In 273 2/3 innings, he compiled a record of 25-3, with 248 strikeouts, 1.74 ERA, and 9 shutouts.
Relief pitcher Goose Gossage won Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award, leading the American League with 27 saves.
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