The Manchester Yankees were a Class AA farm club of the New York Yankees for three (losing) seasons from 1969 through 1971. This short-lived Eastern League franchise was the only professional baseball team to make their home in the state of New Hampshire between 1950 and 1980. The ball club changed hands and was relocated to West Haven, Connecticut following the 1971 season.
West Haven, Connecticut hosted the Double-A farm club of the New York Yankees for eight summers from 1972 through 1979. During this era West Haven helped to develop future Major League stars including Ron Guidry, LaMarr Hoyt, Willie McGee and Dave Rightetti. The W-H Yankees were a powerhouse in the Eastern League during this era, winning league titles in 1972, 1976, 1977 and 1979. The franchise moved to Lynn, Massachusetts following the 1979 season.
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