Jackson hits 3 HRs, Yanks win World Series 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 18 1977)


Video: '1977 World Series, Game 6: Dodgers @ Yankees'

(Thursday, October 18, 1977, at approximately 8:15 p.m.-10:33 p.m. EDT) — With Reggie Jackson hitting three home runs in his last three times at bat, the New York Yankees swept all those family feuds under the rug tonight and overpowered the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-4, to win their first World Series in 15 years.

It was the 21st of 27 World Series title for the Yankees (1923-2009).


Video: '1977 World Series Film'