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Damn Yankees
Page 85
1954 Season
“If the Yankees don't win the pennant, the owners should discharge me.” - Casey Stengel before the 1954 season.
Nothing lasts forever.
Even though the Yankees won 103 games, the most regular season victories they would have under Stengel, they lost by 8 games to the Indians, of pitchers Early Wynn, Mike Garcia, Bob Lemon, and Bob Feller, and managed by Stengel's old friend Al Lopez. The Indians' 111–43 record is the all-time record for winning
percentage by an American League team at .721. In spite of the defeat, Stengel was given a new two year contract at $75,000 per year.
Following is a list of the Major League Baseball teams with the highest regular season winning percentages.