1941 New York Americans
In January 1941, the Yankees were sold to agent and promoter Douglas Hertz. After questions arose about the finances of the new owner arose, the AFL revoked the franchise and transferred ownership to a syndicate headed by William Cox (later the owner of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team) in August. Shortly afterward, the team’s name was changed to the New York Americans.
| Year | W | L | T | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2nd (AFL) |
Unlike the 1940 Yankees, the Americans had a flair for publicity, having signed college star running back John Kimbrough for $37,500 on a personal services contract that required personal appearances on behalf of the team. Well into the season, the Americans announced the signing of Heisman Trophy winner Tom Harmon (who had begun a career in broadcasting University of Michigan football games) for the game between the Americans and league leader Columbus. Harmon threw two interceptions while Hutchinson was similarly ineffective. In the second half, the New York fans shouted “We want Hutchinson,” the Americans’ regular rusher. The game ended in a 0-0 tie. A loss to the Milwaukee Chiefs the following week (the last game of the season) cost the Americans the AFL championship.
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