The 1931 New York Yankees season was the team's 29th season in New York and its 31st season overall. The team finished with a record of 94-59, finishing 13.5 games behind the Philadelphia Athletics. New York was managed by Joe McCarthy. The Yankees played their home games at Yankee Stadium.
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