Category Archives: World Series

Toronto Blue Jays win World Series 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: '1992 World Series - Toronto Blue Jays vs Atlanta Braves' (Game 6 at 2:12)

(Saturday, October 24, 1992) — The Toronto Blue Jays won the 1992 World Series today, beating the Atlanta Braves 2-1 in eleven innings at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in the sixth and deciding game.

It was the Blue Jay’s first World Series title, and the first time a team based outside the United States won the World Series.

Oakland A’s win World Series title 40 years ago today (1972)


Video: NBC World Series opening (game 4, Oct. 19, 1972)

(Sunday, October 22, 1972) — The Oakland A’s won the 1972 World Series today, beating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the seventh and deciding game.

St. Louis Cardinals win World Series 30 years ago today (1982)


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(Wednesday, October 20, 1982) — The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1982 World Series today, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, in the seventh and deciding game. It was the Cardinals’ nine World Series title. Continue reading St. Louis Cardinals win World Series 30 years ago today (1982)

New York Yankees win 20th World Series title 50 years ago today (1962)


Video: '1962 World Series Game 7: Yankees @ Giants'

(Tuesday, October 16, 1962) — The New York Yankees won the 1962 World Series today, beating the San Francisco Giants 1-0 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, in the seventh and deciding game. Continue reading New York Yankees win 20th World Series title 50 years ago today (1962)

Boston Red Sox win World Series title 100 years ago today (1912)


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(Wednesday, October 16, 1912) — The Boston Red Sox won the 1912 World Series today, beating the New York Giants 3-2 in 10 innings at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, in the eighth and deciding game. It was the first time the Red Sox won the World Series.

Chuck Hiller first National Leaguer to hit a World Series grand slam 50 years ago today (1962)


Video: 'Baseball First NL Grand Slam in World Series (History's Playlist)-Sports'

(Monday, October 8, 1962) — Chuck Hiller of the San Francisco Giants today became the first National Leaguer to hit a World Series grand slam with a shot against New York Yankees pitcher Marshall Bridges in game 4. The final score of the game was Giants 7, Yankees 3.

New York Giants win World Series 90 years ago today (1922)


Video: 'World Series Champions: Baseball's Golden Era' (1922 World Series at 0:22)

(Sunday, October 8, 1922) — The New York Giants won the 1922 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 5-3 at at Polo Grounds (IV) in Manhattan, New York, in the fifth and deciding game (one game ended in a tie). It was the Giants’ third World Series win.

New York Yankees win World Series 60 years ago today (1952)


Video: '1952 World Series Game 7: Yankees vs Dodgers'

(Tuesday, October 7, 1952) — The New York Yankees won the 1952 World Series today, beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-2 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, in the seventh and deciding game. It was the Yankees’s fourth consecutive World Series title, 15th overall.

St. Louis Cardinals win World Series 70 years ago today (1942)


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(Monday, October 5, 1942) — The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1942 World Series today, beating the New York Yankees 4-2 at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. It was the Cardinals’ fourth World Series title and the first played since the U.S. had entered World War II.

New York Yankees win World Series 80 years ago today (1932)


Video: '1932 World Series Tribute'

(Sunday, October 2, 1932) — The New York Yankees won the 1932 World Series today, beating the Chicago Cubs 13-6 at at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, in the fourth and deciding game. It was the Yankees’ fourth World Series title. Continue reading New York Yankees win World Series 80 years ago today (1932)