Steinbrenner’s legacy of success

July 13th, 2010 admin

Sporting News Since George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees in 1973, no other franchise can match the success of the team in pinstripes. Since the 1973 season: Regular-season wins Team Wins Losses Winning percentage 1. New York Yankees 3,364 2,583 .566 2. Boston Red Sox 3,244 2,711 .545 3. Los Angeles Dodgers 3,182 2,779 .534 4. St. Louis Cardinals 3,102 2,849 .521 5. Atlanta Braves 3,078 2,869 .518 Postseason wins Team Wins Losses Winning percentage 1. New York Yankees 114 76 .600 2. Atlanta Braves 63 65 .492 3. St. Louis Cardinals 60 51 .541 4. Boston Red Sox 52 54 .491 5. Oakland A’s 47 42 .528 World Series championships Team Titles 1. New York Yankees 7 2. Cincinnati Reds 3 Oakland A’s 3 4. Boston Red Sox 2 Florida Marlins 2 Los Angeles Dodgers 2 Minnesota Twins 2 Philadelphia Phillies 2 St. Louis Cardinals 2 Toronto Blue Jays 2 Pennants Team Pennants 1. New York Yankees 11 2. Atlanta Braves 5 Los Angeles Dodgers 5 Oakland A’s 5 Philadelphia Phillies 5 St. Louis Cardinals 5


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