October 11, 1977: Yankees leave Dodgers blue in Game 1 of World Series
Yankees President Gabe Paul told reporters on November 18, 1976,…
October 14, 1978: Yankees tie World Series with one extra-base hit and one excessive hip
Heavy clouds hung over Yankee Stadium before Game Four of the…
October 6, 1978: Munson, Yankees outslug Royals in Game 3
American League umpire Ron Luciano relished pulse-quickening…
October 17, 1973: Mets tie World Series with Matlack’s pitching, Staub’s hitting
The Oakland Athletics and New York Mets traded wins to start…
September 16, 1975: Evansville becomes final Junior World Series winner
The 1975 season was a dreadful one for the Detroit Tigers, who…
October 10, 1980: Royals advance to first World Series after sweeping Yankees in ALCS
The Kansas City Royals were on the threshold of experiencing…
October 18, 1973: Koosman, McGraw combine for shutout as Mets take 3-2 lead in World Series
After alternating losses in Games One and Three with wins in…
October 14, 1973: Willie Mays helps Mets prevail over A’s in 12 innings in Game Two
After losing a tight 2-1 decision in Game One of the 1973…
October 21, 1976: Big Red Machine sweeps Yankees for second straight World Series championship
The 1976 Cincinnati Reds were on the cusp of accomplishing a…
October 14, 1976: Chris Chambliss’ home run delivers pennant to the Bronx
It had been 12 years since the Yankees participated in the…
October 10, 1980: Astros win 11-inning NLCS thriller to reach brink of World Series
The Houston Astros (originally the Colt .45s) had begun play…
October 2, 1979: ‘Pops’ Stargell puts Pirates on top in NLCS opener
It was a familiar scenario for the Pirates and their fans, and…
October 3, 1979: Pirates win nail-biter in 10th over Reds in Game 2
Game Two of the NLCS was another extra-inning nail-biter, with…
October 5, 1979: A ‘Family’ celebration as Pirates sweep NLCS
It was, in a word, anticlimactic. On the basis of the performance…
October 10, 1979: For one night, Pirates’ theme song changed to ‘Slip Slidin’ Away’
The 76th World Series in 1979 featured the two teams with the…
October 11, 1979: Sanguillen comes through again in Game Two
Game Two of the fall classic promised a potential pitchers’…
October 12, 1979: Pirates succumb to Orioles’ McGregor after rain delay
Game Three brought a change of scenery to the World Series as…
October 13, 1979: Bucs pushed to brink after 8th-inning implosion in Game 4
Game Four was the first day game of the 1979 World Series, but…
October 14, 1979: Pirates’ ‘Family’ unites to extend World Series back to Baltimore
As the day of Game Five dawned, tragedy struck the Bucs’ extended…
October 16, 1979: ‘Candy Man,’ Tekulve find World Series redemption in Game 6 shutout
The Pirates and Orioles finally got their second travel break…
October 17, 1979: ‘Pops’ Stargell named MVP as Pirates complete World Series comeback
As the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles prepared to meet…
October 13, 1978: Graig Nettles’ defense leads Yankees in Game Three win
The Yankees and Dodgers have met more times in the World Series…
October 8, 1973: Harrelson, Rose square off as Mets win Game 3 in NLCS
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds and Bud Harrelson of the New …
October 18, 1977: Reggie becomes ‘Mr. October’ with 3 home runs in World Series
Joe DiMaggio was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first…