soberdennis
10-09-2010, 11:29 AM
In 1905,Christy Mathewson shuts out the A's in game 1 of the World Series.
In 1909, Ty Cobb steals home in the World Series.
In 1913, Joe Bush becomes the youngest pitcher to throw a complete game in the World Series.
In 1915, Woodrow Wilson becomes the first President to attend a World Series game.
In 1919, The Reds complete an upset of the White Sox in the World Series. The story did not end there though.
In 1928, Babe Ruth hits 3 homers in a World Series game for the second time.
In 1934, fans barrage Cardinal outfielder Joe Medwick with garbage when he goes out to his position, causing Judge Landis to demand Medwick removed from the game "for his own safety"
In 1938, the Yankees become the first to win 3 straight World Series.
In 1951, Gil McDougald hits the third Grand Slam in World Series history.
In 1966, the Orioles win their first World Series, sweeping the Dodgers and throwing 33 consecutive scoreless innings.
In 1969, Sparky Anderson becomes the Manager of the Reds.
In 1989, NBC broadcasts its last Game of the Week.
In 2005, the Astros beat the Braves in 18 innings, the longest game in postseason history.
In 1909, Ty Cobb steals home in the World Series.
In 1913, Joe Bush becomes the youngest pitcher to throw a complete game in the World Series.
In 1915, Woodrow Wilson becomes the first President to attend a World Series game.
In 1919, The Reds complete an upset of the White Sox in the World Series. The story did not end there though.
In 1928, Babe Ruth hits 3 homers in a World Series game for the second time.
In 1934, fans barrage Cardinal outfielder Joe Medwick with garbage when he goes out to his position, causing Judge Landis to demand Medwick removed from the game "for his own safety"
In 1938, the Yankees become the first to win 3 straight World Series.
In 1951, Gil McDougald hits the third Grand Slam in World Series history.
In 1966, the Orioles win their first World Series, sweeping the Dodgers and throwing 33 consecutive scoreless innings.
In 1969, Sparky Anderson becomes the Manager of the Reds.
In 1989, NBC broadcasts its last Game of the Week.
In 2005, the Astros beat the Braves in 18 innings, the longest game in postseason history.