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First World Series
The American League champions played the National League champions for the first time ever. -
Black Sox Scandle
the Chicago White Sox had a scandle with gambling, and had the odds to win just about every game, and ended up winning the World Series. -
First Black Pitcher to get a Win in WS
Joe Black waws the first African American to earn a Win in the World Series. -
Carlton Fisk waves the ball fair
Carlton Fisk hit a ball that was surly gone, but tailing foul. He then danced down the baseline, waving the ball fair. Now it is widely known and used in commercials. -
Reggie Jackson
Reggie Jackson hit 3 homeruns in a world series game, and was awarded the nickname "Mr. October" -
Bill Buckner blows game
Bill Buckner made an error with bases loaded and 2 outs in the 9th inning and the yankees were winning. The ball went through his legs as the winning runs scored. -
Kirk Gibson hits homerun
Kirk Gibson had to sit out game 1 of the 1988 World Series because of an injury, until the bottom of the 9th inning. The dodgers pinch hit him, even though he could not walk. He fouled off 15 pitches, and finally hit a walk off homerun. -
Marlins become first
The Florida Marlins became the first team picked as the wild card to win a world series. -
Albet Pujols break record
Albert Pujols had the most productive in MLB history, going 5 for 6 with 3 homeruns and 2 doubles. -
Pablo Sandavol
Pablo Sandoval became the first player in MLB history to hit a homerun in his first 3 World Series at bats.