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An Alternative History of the Yankees: the 1970s

The 1960s were a big of a disappointing decade for the virtual Yankees. Despite a core of Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, and other legendary players, they made just one World Series in the decade, and came up short in it.

Now as the calendar turns to the 1970s, the Yankees still have a competitive team, but many of the key members are getting old. Can they make a run in the new decade before they have to say goodbye to some of their legendary players?

1970: 95-67, 1st in AL East, Team WAR Leader: SP Dock Ellis (6.