Daily Archives: October 26, 2026

New York Yankees win World Series in six games 30 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1996)


Video: '1996 World Series, Game 6: Braves @ Yankees'

(Saturday, October 26, 1996, 8:02-10:54 p.m. EDT) — The New York Yankees won the 1996 World Series tonight, beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, in the sixth and deciding game. Continue reading New York Yankees win World Series in six games 30 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1996) →

Bill Buckner’s error completes stunning Red Sox collapse in game 6 of World Series 40 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1986)


Video: '1986 World Series, Game 6: Red Sox @ Mets'

(Sunday, October 26, 1986, 12:32 a.m. EDT) — In Game 6 of the 1986 World Series, the New York Mets rallied early this morning for three runs with two outs in the 10th inning, defeating the Boston Red Sox 6-5 and forcing a seventh game on Boston first baseman Bill Buckner’s error on Mookie Wilson’s slow grounder. Continue reading Bill Buckner’s error completes stunning Red Sox collapse in game 6 of World Series 40 years ago this hour (Oct 26 1986) →