Category Archives: World Series

Fisk homer beats Reds 7-6 in 12th, forcing 7th World Series game 50 years ago this hour (Oct 22 1975)


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(Wednesday, October 22, 1975, 12:33 a.m. EDT) — Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit a ball that struck the left field foul pole in Boston’s Fenway Park for a home run tonight, giving the Red Sox a dramatic 7-6 victory in 12 innings over the Cincinnati Reds in Game 6 of the World Series.

Pittsburgh Pirates win World Series in seven games 90 years ago this afternoon (Oct 15 1925)


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(Thursday, October 15, 1925, afternoon EST) — The Pittsburgh Pirates won the 1925 World Series today, beating the Washington Senators 9-7 at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the seventh and deciding game.

It was the second of five World Series titles for the Pirates (1909-1979).

Los Angeles Dodgers win World Series in seven games 50 years ago this afternoon (Oct 14 1965)


Video: '1965 World Series, Game 7: Dodgers @ Twins'

(Thursday, October 14, 1965, afternoon EDT) — The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 1965 World Series today, beating the Minnesota Twins 2-0 at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, in the seventh and deciding game.

It was the fourth of six World Series titles for the Dodgers (1955-1988).

New York Giants win World Series in seven games 110 years ago this afternoon (Oct 14 1905)


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(Saturday, October 14, 1905, afternoon local time) — The New York Giants won the 1905 World Series today, beating the Philadelphia Athletics 2-0 at the Polo Grounds (III) in upper Manhattan, New York, in the fifth and deciding game.

It was the first of eight World Series titles for the Giants (1905-2014).

Boston Red Sox win World Series in seven games 100 years ago this afternoon (Oct 13 1915)


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(Wednesday, October 13, 1915, afternoon local time) — The Boston Red Sox won the 1915 World Series today, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Baker Bowl in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the fifth and deciding game.

It was the third of eight World Series titles for the Red Sox (1903-2013).

Detroit Tigers win World Series in seven games 70 years ago this hour (Oct 10 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 10, 1945, 4:01 p.m. CST) — The Detroit Tigers won the 1945 World Series today, beating the Chicago Cubs 9-3 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, in the seventh and deciding game.

It was the second of four World Series titles for the Tigers (1935-1984). It was also the Cubs’ last appearance in the World Series for at least 69 years.

Detroit Tigers win World Series in six games 80 years ago this hour (Oct 7 1935)


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(Monday, October 7, 1935, 3:27 p.m. EST) — The Detroit Tigers won the 1935 World Series today, beating the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Navin Field in Detroit, Michigan, in the sixth and deciding game.

It was the first of four World Series titles for the Tigers (1935-1984).

Brooklyn Dodgers win World Series in seven games 60 years ago this afternoon (Oct 4 1955)


Video: '1955 World Series Highlights | Brooklyn Dodgers vs New York Yankees'

(Tuesday, October 4, 1955, mid-afternoon EDT) — The Brooklyn Dodgers won the 1955 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 2-0 at Yankee Stadium (I) in Bronx, New York, in the seventh and deciding game.

It was the first of six World Series titles for the Dodgers (1955-1988) and the only World Series win while based in Brooklyn. Continue reading Brooklyn Dodgers win World Series in seven games 60 years ago this afternoon (Oct 4 1955)

Oakland A’s take World Series in five games 40 years ago this hour (Oct 17 1974)


Video: '1974 World Series, Game 1: Athletics @ Dodgers'

(Thursday, October 17, 1974, at about 10:45 p.m. EDT) — The Oakland A’s won the 1974 World Series today, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, in the fifth and deciding game. It was the eighth of nine World Series titles for the Athletics (1910-1989).

St. Louis Cardinals take World Series in seven games 50 years ago today (Oct 15 1964)


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(Thursday, October 15, 1964) — The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1964 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 7-5 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, in the seventh and deciding game, ending a long run of 29 World Series appearances in 44 seasons for the Bronx Bombers (also known as the Yankee Dynasty). It was the seventh of 11 World Series titles for the Cardinals (1926-2011).