1962 New York Yankees season

The 1962 New York Yankees season was the 60th season for the team. The team finished with a record of 96–66, winning their 27th pennant, finishing 5 games ahead of the Minnesota Twins. New York was managed by Ralph Houk. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium. In the World Series, they defeated the San Francisco Giants in 7 games. It was their 20th World Championship in franchise history, and their last until 1977.

Offseason

 * December 14, 1961: Jesse Gonder was traded by the Yankees to the Cincinnati Reds for Marshall Bridges.

Regular season

 * May 22, 1962: Roger Maris drew four intentional walks in a game.
 * September 11, 1962: Former Ole Miss football quarterback Jake Gibbs made his Major League Baseball debut with the Yankees.

Notable transactions

 * June 26, 1962: Bob Cerv was purchased from the Yankees by the Houston Colt .45s.

Starters by position
''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Other batters
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

1962 World Series
AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL San Francisco Giants (3)

Awards and honors
All-Star Game (first game) All-Star Game (second game)
 * Mickey Mantle, American League MVP
 * Ralph Terry, Babe Ruth Award
 * Elston Howard, All-Star Game

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Fort Lauderdale

Harlan affiliation shared with Chicago White Sox