From 1972 to 1979, the team was affiliated with and named for the New York Yankees. During that eight-year period, West Haven — managed by future Major League skippers Bobby Cox, Doc Edwards, Mike Ferraro, and Stump Merrill — won four Eastern League championships and compiled a regular-season win–loss record of 611–496 (.552).
From 1972 to 1979, the team was affiliated with and known as the New York Yankees. During this eight-year span, West Haven, managed by future Major League managers Bobby Cox, Doc Edwards, Mike Ferraro, and Stump Merrill, won four Eastern League championships and had a regular season record of 611 wins to 496 losses (.552).