Akron Yankees Explained

Akron Yankees
Firstseason:1935
Lastseason:1941
City:Akron, Ohio
Past Class Level:
  • Class C
League:Middle Atlantic League
Pastmajorleague:
Leaguechamps: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

Year Record Finish Manager Notes
1935 64-59 4th
1936 64-63 5th
1937 64-61 4th Leo Mackey Lost League Finals
1938 66-62 4th 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 Lost in 1st round