Editor’s note: The 27 * 61 Yankees Replay games are being played with Strat-o-Matic cards and dice. The designated hitter will not be used for any games. Injuries will only be used during the game when they occur.
There are many iconic teams in baseball history.
For decades, Strat-o-matic fans have played the New York Yankees teams from 1927 and 1961.
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle had legendary performances during those years.
This year, Press Room Pass is undertaking a parallel long-term season replay involving both squads.
The 1927 schedule will be used for both teams to keep it at 154 total games. Both teams will be matched up against American League franchises from a season when the team won a World Series.
Ultimately, the two main questions to be answered are which team will have the most victories and of the previously mentioned Yankees, who will win the home run chase?
Over the next week, all of the teams in this replay will be profiled starting with the 1927 Yankees.
In the season opener for both teams, the Yankees will entertain the 1972 Oakland A’s with Catfish Hunter getting the start on the mound.
Waite Hoyt will get the ball for the 1927 Yankees, while for the 1961 team it will be Whitey Ford.
1927 * 1961 Yankees Replay Teams
1927 New York Yankees
1961 New York Yankees
1924 Washington Senators (Minnesota Twins)
1948 Cleveland Indians
1968 Detroit Tigers
1970 Baltimore Orioles (St. Louis Browns)
1972 Oakland A’s (Philadelphia/Kansas City)
2004 Boston Red Sox
2005 Chicago White Sox