History of the World Series – 1995 By Steve Marantz For The Sportng News OK, maybe we’re premature. They just won their first World Series since 1957. But if we can agree that dynasties need not win four or five Series, as did the Yankees of the 1930s and 1950s, or even three, as did the…
Phil Niekro Position: Pitcher Bats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 180lb (185cm, 81kg)Born: April 1, 1939 in Blaine, OHHigh School: Bridgeport HS (Bridgeport, OH)Debut: April 15, 1964 vs. SFG 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 SO, 0 BB, 0 ERLast Game: September 27, 1987 vs. SFG 3.0 IP, 6 H, 0 SO, 6 BB, 5 ERHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1997. (Voted by BBWAA on 380/473 ballots)View Phil…
History of the World Series – 1992 While the 1992 World Series between the Braves and Toronto Blue Jays might have fallen just short of equaling the 1991 Series for sheer excitement, it was real close. Thisclose. This time, the Series participants engaged in four one-run games out of the six — and the decisive…