1981 – At Yankee Stadium, New York shuts out the Dodgers in the World Series. Starter Tommy John and closer Goose Gossage get the credit for the four-hit, 3 – 0 victory as New York leads the Series 2-0.

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On October 21, 1981 — 1981 – At Yankee Stadium, New York shuts out the Dodgers in the World Series. Starter Tommy John and closer Goose Gossage get the credit for the four-hit, 3 – 0 victory as New York leads the Series 2-0.

 

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