1947 New York Yankees (AAFC) season
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The 1947 New York Yankees season was their second in the All-America Football Conference. The team improved on their previous output of 10-3-1, winning eleven games.[1] For the second consecutive season, they lost to the Cleveland Browns in the AAFC Championship.
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1947 New York Yankees (AAFC) season | |
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Owner | Dan Topping |
Head coach | Ray Flaherty |
Home field | Yankee Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 11–2–1 |
Division place | 1st AAFC East |
Playoff finish | Lost AAFC Championship (vs. Browns) 3–14 |
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The team's statistical leaders included Spec Sanders with 1,442 passing yards, 1,432 rushing yards, and 114 points scored, and Jack Russell with 368 receiving yards.[2]