1946 New York Yankees (AAFC) season
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The 1946 New York Yankees season was their inaugural season in the All-America Football Conference. The team finished 10–3–1,[1] finishing first in the East Division and qualifying for the playoffs. The team, however, lost to the Cleveland Browns in the AAFC Championship.
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1946 New York Yankees (AAFC) season | |
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Owner | Dan Topping |
Head coach | Ray Flaherty |
Home field | Yankee Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 10–3–1 |
Division place | 1st AAFC East |
Playoff finish | Lost AAFC Championship (at Browns) 9–14 |
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The team's statistical leaders included Ace Parker with 763 passing yards, Spec Sanders with 709 rushing yards, 259 receiving yards, and 72 points scored.[2] Sanders total of 709 rushing yards also led the AAFC.