With much of the world engulfed in a growing war that would soon directly involve the United States of America and numerous major leaguers, the Yankees entered the 1941 season hoping to bounce back after failing to reach the World Series for the first time since 1936. Throughout the season, the team would see history made by its star Joe DiMaggio as a deep and talented roster started clicking in mid-May and ran away with the American League Pennant.
Regular Season Record: 101-53-2
Manager: Joe McCarthy
Top Hitter by WAR: Joe DiMaggio (9.