In real life, the 1940s were another good decade for the Yankees. They added another four championships to their tally, and had already developed a couple pieces who would become core members of their next decade.
In our simulation, the Yankees have won just one World Series so far, but appear to be on the verge of another thanks to young star pitcher Bob Feller. Let’s see what happens as we rewrite the 1940s.
1940: 74-80, 5th in AL, 23 GB, Team WAR Leader: SP Bob Feller (9.6)
Like they did in 1910 and 1930 , the Yankees began the decade with a new manager, as former Athletics and Cardinals skipper John P.