1946 – Disappointing on the field, the Yankees nevertheless finish their home season with a 2,309,029 attendance. The best previous draw was the 1929 Cubs at 1,485,166. Total major league attendance was 18.5 million, 80 percent more than 1945.

On September 24, 1946 — 1946 – Disappointing on the field, the Yankees nevertheless finish their home season with a 2,309,029 attendance. The best previous draw was the 1929 Cubs at 1,485,166. Total major league attendance was 18.5 million, 80 percent more than 1945.

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