1939 World Series - Definition and Overview

The 1939 World Series featured the three-time defending champion New York Yankees against the Cincinnati Reds, who were making their first Series appearance since the scandal-tainted 1919 World Series. The Yankees swept the Series in 4 games for their record fourth consecutive title, their eighth in 17 seasons. Yankee manager Joe McCarthy won his fifth title, tying the record held by Connie Mack.

Umpires: Bill McGowan (AL), Beans Reardon (NL), Bill Summers (AL), Babe Pinelli (NL)

External link

• 1939 World Series at Baseball-Reference.com (http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1939_WS.shtml)

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