1921 New York Yankees season facts for kids
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| Owner(s) | Jacob Ruppert and Tillinghast L'Hommedieu Huston |
| Manager(s) | Miller Huggins |
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The New York Yankees had an amazing year in 1921! This was their 19th season playing in New York City. Overall, it was their 21st season as a team.
The Yankees finished the season with a great record. They won 98 games and lost only 55. This was a very special year because they won their first-ever "pennant." A pennant means they were the champions of their league. They won the American League pennant, taking the title from the Cleveland Indians. Their manager, Miller Huggins, led the team. The Yankees played their home games at a stadium called the Polo Grounds.
A Great Season: Winning the American League
The 1921 New York Yankees were a top team in the American League. They played many games and worked hard to win. Their goal was to finish first in their league.
They succeeded by winning the American League pennant. This was a huge achievement for the team. It meant they were the best team in the American League that year. Winning the pennant allowed them to play in the World Series.
The 1921 World Series Challenge
After winning the American League, the Yankees moved on to the World Series. This is where the best team from the American League plays the best team from the National League. In 1921, the Yankees played against another New York team, the New York Giants.
The World Series was very exciting. Both teams played their home games at the Polo Grounds. This meant all the games were played in the same stadium! The series was a "best of nine" series. This means the first team to win five games would be the champion.
The Yankees started strong, winning the first two games. But the Giants fought back hard. The series went all the way to the eighth game. In the end, the New York Giants won the series, beating the Yankees 5 games to 3. Even though the Yankees didn't win the World Series, it was still a historic season for them. It was their first time reaching the World Series.
