New York Yankees manager Billy Martin (L) and slugger Reggie Jackson often butted heads, but shared a laugh after winning the 1977 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Jackson clinched the series with three home runs in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York Yankees manager Billy Martin (L) and slugger Reggie Jackson often butted heads, but shared a laugh after winning the 1977 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Jackson clinched the series with three home runs in Game 6 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Jackson's three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series tied a record achieved by former Yankee Babe Ruth in 1926 and 1928 for most home runs in a World Series game. Jackson's six home runs in the 1977 World Series still stands as a record.
Jackson's three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series tied a record achieved by former Yankee Babe Ruth in 1926 and 1928 for most home runs in a World Series game. Jackson's six home runs in the 1977 World Series still stands as a record.
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Jackson was mobbed by the New York crowd after the final out of Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. The Yankees would face the Dodgers again in the 1978 World Series and repeat as champions.
Jackson was mobbed by the New York crowd after the final out of Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. The Yankees would face the Dodgers again in the 1978 World Series and repeat as champions.
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Don Larsen of the Yankees pitches in the fourth inning of his perfect Game 5 of the 1956 World Series in New York. Larson is the only pitcher to ever throw a perfect game in the World Series, and one of only three Yankees in history to do so. Close friends David Wells and David Cone repeated the feat in 1998 and 1999, respectively.
Don Larsen of the Yankees pitches in the fourth inning of his perfect Game 5 of the 1956 World Series in New York. Larson is the only pitcher to ever throw a perfect game in the World Series, and one of only three Yankees in history to do so. Close friends David Wells and David Cone repeated the feat in 1998 and 1999, respectively.
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The Yankees' Joe DiMaggio slides safely into home plate for the tying run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 1939 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees swept the series 4-0, while DiMaggio would win nine World Series during his career.
The Yankees' Joe DiMaggio slides safely into home plate for the tying run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the 1939 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees swept the series 4-0, while DiMaggio would win nine World Series during his career.
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Yankees catcher Yogi Berra tags sliding Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Granny Hamner to complete a double play in Game 4 of the 1950 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Berra won 10 World Series as a player with the Yankees and a further three as a coach.
Yankees catcher Yogi Berra tags sliding Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Granny Hamner to complete a double play in Game 4 of the 1950 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Berra won 10 World Series as a player with the Yankees and a further three as a coach.
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Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara and catcher David Ross celebrate after getting St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter to strike out and end Game 6 of the 2013 World Series. The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals in the World Series for the second time in 10 years.
Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara and catcher David Ross celebrate after getting St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter to strike out and end Game 6 of the 2013 World Series. The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals in the World Series for the second time in 10 years.
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New York's Hideki Matsui watches his two run RBI double during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the 2009 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matsui was named the series MVP, as the Yankees won their 27th and most recent title.
New York's Hideki Matsui watches his two run RBI double during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the 2009 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Matsui was named the series MVP, as the Yankees won their 27th and most recent title.
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Bernie Williams of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during game 1 of the 2003 World Series. The Yankees would lose the series to the Florida Marlins, but Williams holds the MLB record for most career playoff RBI.
Bernie Williams of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during game 1 of the 2003 World Series. The Yankees would lose the series to the Florida Marlins, but Williams holds the MLB record for most career playoff RBI.
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Yankee Tino Martinez singles to drive in two runs during Game 4 of the 1999 World Series in New York. The Yankees swept the Atlanta Braves 4-0 for their 25th World Series title.
Yankee Tino Martinez singles to drive in two runs during Game 4 of the 1999 World Series in New York. The Yankees swept the Atlanta Braves 4-0 for their 25th World Series title.
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Boston pitcher Derek Lowe (R) tags the Cardinals' Scott Rolen as he tries to dive to first base during Game 4 of the 2004 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Red Sox swept the series 4-0, for their first championship since 1918 -- breaking the fabled Curse of the Bambino.
Boston pitcher Derek Lowe (R) tags the Cardinals' Scott Rolen as he tries to dive to first base during Game 4 of the 2004 World Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Red Sox swept the series 4-0, for their first championship since 1918 -- breaking the fabled Curse of the Bambino.
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Steve Pearce of the Red Sox celebrates his second home run during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox won the series 4-1, marking Boston's ninth MLB championship.
Steve Pearce of the Red Sox celebrates his second home run during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox won the series 4-1, marking Boston's ninth MLB championship.
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Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after winning Game 4 of the 2007 World Series by sweeping the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after winning Game 4 of the 2007 World Series by sweeping the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
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Papelbon embraced Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek a moment later. It was the second World Series championship for Boston in four seasons, after an 86-year World Series drought.
Papelbon embraced Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek a moment later. It was the second World Series championship for Boston in four seasons, after an 86-year World Series drought.
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Manny Ramirez (R) greets David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox during player introductions before Game 3 of the 2007 World Series against the Colorado Rockies. Both players were instrumental in turning the Red Sox's fortunes around in the 2000s.
Manny Ramirez (R) greets David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox during player introductions before Game 3 of the 2007 World Series against the Colorado Rockies. Both players were instrumental in turning the Red Sox's fortunes around in the 2000s.
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