1927,The Yankees fielded what many still consider the finest team in baseball history in 1927, winning 110 games to easily take the American League pennant. Gehrig, Ruth, Lazzeri, Meusel, and Combs formed the “Murderers Row” that scored 975 runs while the rotation of Waite Hoyt, Urban Shocker, Herb Pennock, and Dutch Reuther held the league to only 599 runs. Gehrig and Ruth combined for 107 home runs, a total that topped 14 other teams in baseball, while the Yankees claimed the top three players in homers, runs scored, and ERA. The Pittsburgh Pirates won the NL flag over the Cardinals and Giants, but were no match for the Bombers as New York swept the Bucs in four straight games. Pirate OF Paul Waner led the Senior Circuit with a .380 average while teammates Pie Traynor and Lloyd Waner also finished in the top five in batting. Cubs pitcher Charlie Root (26-15, 3.76 ERA, 145 K) enjoyed one of his best seasons while Cardinal hurlers Jesse Haines and Pete Alexander combined for 45 wins. Detroit’s Harry Heilmann won the AL batting title with a .398 average.

Awards and More

World Series – New York Yankees AL over Pittsburgh Pirates NL 4 games to 0

Awards –
Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League
MVP Awards – NL Paul Warner AL Lou Gehrig

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