Yankees beat Braves to win World Series 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 9 1958)


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(Thursday, October 9, 1958, approximately 2:00 p.m.-4:31 p.m. CDT) — The New York Yankees won the 1958 World Series today, beating the Milwaukee Braves 6-2 at County Stadium in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the seventh and deciding game.

It was the 18th of a record 27 World Series titles for the Yankees (1923-2009).


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