Kirk Gibson homers of Dennis Eckersley and becomes first player in World Series history to hit a walk off comefrom behind homerun

Kirk Gibson homers of Dennis Eckersley and becomes first player in World Series history to hit a walk off comefrom behind homerun

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In his only plate appearance in the Fall Classic, a limping Kirk Gibson, appearing as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of Game 1, sends a two-out, 3-2 back-door slider from future Hall of Fame relief ace Dennis Eckersley over the right field fence, giving the Dodgers a 5-4 victory over the A’s. The round-tripper marks the first time a World Series game is ever decided on a come-from-behind home run in the final inning.

Minnesota Twins win the first World Championship in franchise history
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Minnesota Twins win the first World Championship in franchise history

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On October 25, 1987 — In a World Series in which neither team lost a game in its home park, the Minnesota Twins win the World Championship behind starter Frank Viola and reliever Jeff Reardon, beating the St. Louis Cardinals, 4 – 2, in Game 7. The franchise’s last championship came in 1924 as the…

St. Louis Cardinals win their third straight home game, 4 – 2, against the Minnesota Twins, and take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

St. Louis Cardinals win their third straight home game, 4 – 2, against the Minnesota Twins, and take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

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1987 – The St. Louis Cardinals win their third straight home game, 4 – 2, against the Minnesota Twins, and take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

Twins right-hander starter Les Straker becomes the first Venezuelan to pitch in the World Series. At Busch Stadium, the Ciudad Bolivar native blanks the Cardinals for six innings on four hits before being removed for a pinch hitter.

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Twins right-hander starter Les Straker becomes the first Venezuelan to pitch in the World Series. At Busch Stadium, the Ciudad Bolivar native blanks the Cardinals for six innings on four hits before being removed for a pinch hitter.

Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play the first indoor game in World Series history

Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play the first indoor game in World Series history

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test On October 17, 1987, the Minnesota Twins and St. Louis Cardinals play the first indoor game in World Series history at the Metrodome. Dan Gladden’s grand slam caps a seven-run 4th inning. Frank Viola, whose brother got married the same day, is the winning pitcher, the Twins win going away 10-1. The noise made…

The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise
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The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise

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The Mets, with another dramatic comeback, defeat the Red Sox, 8-5 to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year history of the franchise. Third baseman Ray Knight, who is named the Fall Classic’s MVP, makes amends for an earlier error by hitting a home run which puts the Mets ahead for good in the seventh inning.

Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

Behind the bag – Game 6 of the 1986 World Series

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“If one picture is worth a thousand words, you have seen about a million words, but more than that, you have seen an absolutely bizarre finish to Game 6 of the 1986 World Series.” – Vin Scully, describing the aftermath of the play after a long silence. One strike from defeat, the Mets tie the game on a wild pitch and then, thanks to Bill Buckner’s error, win Game 6, knotting the Fall Classic at three games apiece. This event was selected as one of baseball’s 30 most memorable moments.

At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series 

At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series 

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1986 – At Fenway Park, Bruce Hurst’s complete game victory gives the Boston Red Sox a 4 – 2 win and 3-2 lead in the World Series against the New York Mets. Hurst scatters 10 hits with one walk and six strikeouts.

Mets win game 3 of 1986 World Series after dropping first 2 at home

Mets win game 3 of 1986 World Series after dropping first 2 at home

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1986 – After losing the first two World Series games at home, the New York Mets beat the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, 7 – 1, as pitcher Bob Ojeda beats his old team. Lenny Dykstra’s 1st-inning home run marks the third time in history in which the Mets’ lead-off hitter has homered in the initial inning of Game 3 of the World Series. The feat was also accomplished by Tommy Agee (1969) and Wayne Garrett (1973).