On October 7, 1952, In the decisive Game 7, the Yankees beat the Dodgers at Ebbets Field, 4-2, to win their fourth consecutive World Championship. Gil Hodges finishes the Fall Classic hitless in twenty-one at-bats, which had prompted some Brooklyn fans to gather at local churches asking for divine help for their beloved first baseman.
Second basemanĀ Billy MartinĀ makes a dramatic running catch on a high infieldĀ popĀ with the bases loaded as theĀ New York YankeesĀ win their fourth consecutive World Championship.