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The 1960 World Series was a stunning upset where the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the heavily favored New York Yankees in seven games, decided by Bill Mazeroski's walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7
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The 1975 World Series was a great seven-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox, the Reds won to cap off their "Big Red Machine" dynasty. It is considered one of the greatest World Series ever, especially due to the drama of Game 6. The series concluded with the Reds winning Game 7.
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The Kansas City Royals won the 1985 World Series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games, coming back from a 3-1 deficit. The series is famous for the controversial "Don Denkinger" call in Game 6, when an umpire's incorrect call allowed the Royals to tie the game, leading to a victory and forcing a Game 7.
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The Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves in a memorable 1991 World Series that ended 4-3, decided by a Game 7 walk-off that was forced by a Game 6 walk-off home run from Kirby Puckett. The series is famous for its pitching duel in the final game, with Jack Morris pitching a 10-inning complete game shutout against John Smoltz.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees 4-3 in the 2001 World Series, which was played against the backdrop of the September 11th terrorist attacks. The series is remembered for its dramatic late-inning comebacks and a Game 7 walk-off single by Diamondbacks' Luis Gonzalez to clinch the championship
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The Anaheim Angels defeated the San Francisco Giants in seven games to win the 2002 World Series, marking the franchise's first championship. The series is known for the Angels' stunning comeback in Game 6, where they overcame a five-run deficit to win, and a strong Game 7 performance by rookie pitcher John Lackey. Troy Glaus was named the World Series MVP.
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The Boston Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in four games to win the 2004 World Series, their first championship since 1918. This victory ended the 86-year "Curse of the Bambino" and was a historic achievement, especially following their comeback in the 2004 ALCS against the Yankees.
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In 2011 the St.louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers in a 7 game series to win the world series. This was a Significant moment because it was their 11th world series win and if they would have came back in game 6 they wouldn't have won.
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The Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians four games to three. The Cubs rallied from a 3–1 series deficit, winning the final three games, including a dramatic extra-innings Game 7, to end their 108-year championship drought.
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The Houston Astros won their first World Series title in 2017, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers four games to three. The series was decided in Game 7 with a 5–1 victory for the Astros at Dodger Stadium. George Springer was named World Series MVP for his outstanding performance.
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