MLB debut June 15, 1923 for the New York Yankees Last MLB appearance April 30, 1939 for the New York Yankees Career statistics Batting average .340 Hits 2,721 Home runs 493 Runs batted in 1,995 Teams New York Yankees (1923–1939) Career highlights and awards 7× All-Star (1933–1939) 6× World Series champion (1927, 1928, 1932, 1936–1938) 2× AL MVP (1927, 1936) Triple Crown (1934) AL batting champion (1934) 3× AL home...
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MLB debut June 15, 1923 for the New York Yankees Last MLB appearance April 30, 1939 for the New York Yankees Career statistics Batting average .340 Hits 2,721 Home runs 493 Runs batted in 1,995 Teams New York Yankees (1923–1939) Career highlights and awards 7× All-Star (1933–1939) 6× World Series champion (1927, 1928, 1932, 1936–1938) 2× AL MVP (1927, 1936) Triple Crown (1934) AL batting champion (1934) 3× AL home...