soberdennis
10-16-2010, 10:43 AM
In 1909, The Pirates win their first World Series behind the shutout pitching of rookie Babe Adams
In 1912, The Red Sox beat the Giants for the World championship in an extra inning 8th game.(There was a tie.)
In 1949, the Dodgers choose not to renew Branch Rickey's contract.
In 1962, the Yankees win their 20th World Series when Bobby Richardson snags Willie McCovey's hard line drive for the final out.
In 1969, in just their 8th year of existence, the Mets become the first expansion team to win the World Series.
In 1976, Dan Driessen becomes the first NLer to DH in game 1 of the World Series.
In 1985, Jack Clark homers in the 9th inning to give the Cardinals the NL crown over the Dodgers.
In 2003, Aaron Boone homers in the 11th inning to give the Yankees a dramatic come from behind victory over the Red Sox and send them to the World Series.
In 1912, The Red Sox beat the Giants for the World championship in an extra inning 8th game.(There was a tie.)
In 1949, the Dodgers choose not to renew Branch Rickey's contract.
In 1962, the Yankees win their 20th World Series when Bobby Richardson snags Willie McCovey's hard line drive for the final out.
In 1969, in just their 8th year of existence, the Mets become the first expansion team to win the World Series.
In 1976, Dan Driessen becomes the first NLer to DH in game 1 of the World Series.
In 1985, Jack Clark homers in the 9th inning to give the Cardinals the NL crown over the Dodgers.
In 2003, Aaron Boone homers in the 11th inning to give the Yankees a dramatic come from behind victory over the Red Sox and send them to the World Series.