Murderers Row Championship

Lore & Background

The 1923 Yankees won their first World Series championship, then the 1927 team's Murderers' Row lineup led the Yankees to a then-AL record 110 wins and a Series championship. They repeated as World Series winners in 1928, and their next title came under manager Joe McCarthy in 1932.

In Their Own Story

The air inside Yankee Stadium was thick with autumn chill on October 14, 1927. The crowd of over 50,000 held its breath as Babe Ruth stepped into the batter's box against the Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching staff. He didn't need to look; he knew the count and the pitcher's weakness. As the ball left the hand, it was already a blur heading toward the Bronx sky. A collective gasp turned into a roar as the ball cleared the right-field fence, landing deep in the bleachers. It wasn't just a home run; it was a statement that this team, this 'Murderers' Row,' belonged to no one but themselves.

Reader's Guide

The 1927 Yankees are remembered for their dominant regular season and World Series victory, but the 1928 team is not typically considered part of the Murderers' Row core lineup, as key players like Bob Meusel declined and the lineup changed.

Did You Know?

• The 1927 Yankees set a then-AL record with 110 wins.
• Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were part of the Murderers' Row lineup.
• The Yankees won their first World Series in 1923, before the 1927 championship.