| 1961 New York Yankees | ||
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| World Series Champions American League Champions | ||
| League | American League | |
| Ballpark | Yankee Stadium | |
| City | New York City | |
| Record | 109–53 (.673) | |
| Divisional place | 1st | |
| Owners | Dan Topping and Del Webb | |
| General managers | Roy Hamey | |
| Managers | Ralph Houk | |
| Television | WPIX (Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto) | |
| Radio | WCBS (AM) (Mel Allen, Red Barber, Phil Rizzuto) | |
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The 1961 New York Yankees season was the 59th season for the team. The team finished with a record of 109–53, eight games ahead of the Detroit Tigers, and won their 26th American League pennant. New York was managed by Ralph Houk. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium. In the World Series, they defeated the Cincinnati Reds in 5 games. This season was best known for the home run chase between Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle, with the former beating Babe Ruth's single season record by hitting 61.
The 1961 Yankees are often mentioned as a candidate for the unofficial title of greatest baseball team in history.