1927 NEW YORK YANKEES TEAM SET
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The 1927 New York Yankees, often called “Murderers’ Row,” are widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball teams in history. Managed by Miller Huggins, they dominated the American League with a 110–44 record, finishing 19 games ahead of the next-best team. Their lineup was so deep and intimidating that opposing pitchers frequently said they felt beaten before the game even began, long before Ruth ever stepped into the box.
At the heart of the lineup were Babe Ruth, who hit a then-record 60 home runs, and Lou Gehrig, whose 173 RBIs and steady power won him the league’s MVP award. Around them stood hitters like Earle Combs, Tony Lazzeri, and Bob Meusel—players who would have been stars on almost any other roster. Together, they formed an offensive force that punished mistakes and turned close games into blowouts with alarming ease.
Their pitching staff was equally formidable. Waite Hoyt emerged as the ace, Herb Pennock provided veteran steadiness, and Urban Shocker added depth and grit. Even the bullpen—rarely emphasized in that era—was reliable enough to hold the massive leads the offense routinely built.
The Yankees swept the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1927 World Series, ending the season with the same sense of inevitability that had followed them all year. Today, the 1927 Yankees remain the gold standard for baseball dominance—a team whose combination of star power, swagger, and relentless execution shaped the mythology of the sport and set a benchmark future dynasties have tried to match.
24 PLAYER CARDS INCLUDED