Celebrating the 1956 Yankees

While much of the focus this year will be on celebrating the 20th anniversary of the World Series-winning 1996 Yankees, this year also marks the anniversary of another great team in Yankees history: the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Yankees. So let's hop in the time machine (which, for this exercise, I sincerely hope looks like a 1956 Chevy Bel Air) to remember and appreciate just how good the '56 version of the Bronx Bombers were.

The Starters

Notable Bench Players

IF/OF Joe Collins (seven home runs, 43 RBI in 262 at-bats)

OF Enos Slaughter (claimed off waivers in August from the Kansas City A's; hit .289/.330.386 in 89 plate appearances)

OF Bob Cerv (.304/.396/.530 with 25 RBI in 134 plate…