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Yankees World Series win worth $59.6 to NYC

The New York Yankees win in the MLB’s World Series was worth $59.6 million in direct spending to business in New York city.

Bloomberg reports that each of the playoff matches played at the Yankees’ stadium brought in $6.7 million from visiting fans, players and media, according to research by the Economic Development Corporation. The three World Series matches brought in 30 per cent more than this, due to increased interest.

The Yankees claimed their record-extending 27th World Series title last night with a 7-3 win over the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies.