Kirk Gibson hits his second home run of the gamegives the Motor City its fourth World Championship in franchise history
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Kirk Gibson hits his second home run of the gamegives the Motor City its fourth World Championship in franchise history

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With the Tigers leading 5-4 in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the World Series, Kirk Gibson hits his second home run of the game, a three-run blast to the upper deck in right field, putting the game out of reach to give the Motor City its fourth World Championship in franchise history. Padres manager Dick Williams had ordered his pitcher to intentionally walk the Detroit right fielder, but Goose Gossage, after ignoring the walk sign at first, convinces his skipper he can get the slugger out, only to be proven wrong two pitches later.

At Veterans Stadium, Jim Palmer pitches two innings of scoreless relief and gets the win as the Orioles beat the Phillies in Game 3 of the World Series, 3-2. The Hall of Famer becomes the only pitcher in baseball history to win a Fall Classic game in three different decades.

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At Veterans Stadium, Jim Palmer pitches two innings of scoreless relief and gets the win as the Orioles beat the Phillies in Game 3 of the World Series, 3-2. The Hall of Famer becomes the only pitcher in baseball history to win a Fall Classic game in three different decades.

Bake McBride slams 3 run shot to give the Phillies a 1-0 series lead

Bake McBride slams 3 run shot to give the Phillies a 1-0 series lead

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On October 14, 1980 over 65,000 fans packed Veterans Stadium Bake McBride’s three-run shot off Dennis Leonard highlights a five-run Phillies 3rd inning and gives them a lead they wouldn’t lose in Game 1 of the World Series at against beating the Kansas City Royals 7-6. Bob Walk got the win and Tug McGraw got…

The Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant on Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth inning
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The Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant on Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth inning

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The Yankees dramatically win their 30th pennant on Chris Chambliss’ home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. The first baseman’s walk-off solo shot beats the Royals in Game Five and the deciding contest of the ALCS, 7-6.

Boston’s Carlton Fisk and Cincinnati’s Ed Armbrister become involved in a controversial interference non call

Boston’s Carlton Fisk and Cincinnati’s Ed Armbrister become involved in a controversial interference non call

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On October 14, 1975, At Three Rivers Stadium the Cincinnati Reds take a 2-1 lead in the World Series with a controversial 6 – 5, 10-inning victory over the Boston Red Sox. In the 10th inning, Reds pinch-hitter Ed Armbrister attempts a sacrifice bunt and bounces the ball in front of the plate. Boston catcher…

Reggie Jackson gives syndicated columnist Murray Olderman, far left, an earful after Jackson was displeased with his story in Sport magazine
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Reggie Jackson gives syndicated columnist Murray Olderman, far left, an earful after Jackson was displeased with his story in Sport magazine

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Sponsor this Page   October 14, 1974 Reggie Jackson gives syndicated columnist Murray Olderman, far left, an earful after Jackson was displeased with his story in Sport magazine during a workout at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Jackson will lead his team to a third straight title vs the Dodgers. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

Willie Mays gets his last hit, an RBI-single that plates the decisive run in the 12th inning of the Mets’ 10-7 victory over the A’s

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The contest in which Willie Mays gets his last hit, an RBI-single that plates the decisive run in the 12th inning of the Mets’ 10-7 victory over the A’s in the second game of the World Series, will be best remembered for the aging superstar’s misadventures in the outfield when he loses two fly balls in the sun at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The game takes four-hours and 13 minutes to complete, making it the longest Fall Classic contest ever played.

Gene Tenace hits home runs in his first two World Series at-bats

Gene Tenace hits home runs in his first two World Series at-bats

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On October 14, 1972, At Riverfront Stadium Gene Tenace hits home runs in his first two World Series at-bats to lead the Oakland A’s to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Game One. Tenace, who went 1-for-17 in the ALCS, becomes the first player in history to hit two home runs in his…

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Nelson Briles of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a two-hit shutout against the Baltimore Orioles for a 4 – 0 victory which gives the Pirates a 3-2 edge in the World Series.

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1971 – Nelson Briles of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a two-hit shutout against the Baltimore Orioles for a 4 – 0 victory which gives the Pirates a 3-2 edge in the World Series.