George Weiss joins the front office of the New York Yankees

On February 12, 1932, minor league executive George Weiss joins the front office of the New York Yankees. The 38-year-old Weiss is named head of the Yankees’ new farm system. Weiss will eventually become the general manager of the Yankees, and along with manager Casey Stengel, will oversee an unprecedented five consecutive World Championships from 1949 to 1953. Weiss will eventually gain election to the Hall of Fame in 1971.

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