World Series History
2023 saw this team end a 61-year drought and bring Globe Life Field it's first World Series victory.
Who are the Texas Rangers?
In 1988, off of A's legendary closer Dennis Eckersley, this injured superstar hit one of the most important home runs that led to the Dodgers winning it all later on.
Who is Kirk Gibson?
In 2024, Joe Davis reenacted the home run call provided by this legendary play-by-play announcer. God, I miss this man..
Who is Vin Scully?
At 6'7, this umpire from Enid, Oklahoma is the tallest active MLB umpire working in a sport where they matter most.
Who is Jordan Baker?
The game in 2013 between the Athletics and LA Angels went 19 innings and finally ended when Brandon Moss walked it off on this stadium.
What is the Coliseum?
2001 was a year of firsts. The first world series to end in November, and funny enough, it was this team that ended up being the winners in 7 games due to this Diamondbacks legend's performance.
Who is Randy Johnson?
Pat Hoberg from the 2022 World Series umpired this term for a flawless performance, earning a 100% accuracy rating from UmpireAuditor.
What is a Perfect Game?
This legendary commentator played host to the 1989 World Series when he saw there was an earthquake at Candlestick Park.
Who is Al Michaels?
When I saw this man umpire games in my opinion, he was ready to bring in boos, and a game in 2024 in my opinion was one of the WORST, calling a strike that is so wrong even Rangers commentators are critiquing it on how wrong that is. Thank god he's retired...
Who is Angel Hernandez?
This stadium played host to the rare 20 inning game between the Marlins and Mets. Don't worry, it didn't resolve lots from the outcome.
What is Citi Field?
1954 saw this late great center fielder track down a fly-ball and make one of the most legendary catches in the deepest, and I DO MEAN DEEPEST, part of Polo Grounds.
Who is Willie Mays?
At this ballpark, it was the most controversial call made in 2013, where the umpires ruled a Reds player safe when they shouldn't have.
What is Marlins Park?
"The Yankees Win!" was said by this radio voice, and was retired and replaced by Dave Sims.
Who is John Sterling?
Due to the controversial calling behind the plate from this man, he was left off the 1997 World Series when he helped Livan Hernandez strike out 15 Braves due to his egregious zone
Who is Eric Gregg?
Over 6 hours of action was used at this San-Diego based ballpark, and it was so long that they had a 21st inning stretch, which is still a extreme rarity these days.
What is Petco Park?
2005 was unique for many reasons. It was also the year the White Sox defeated this Houston-based team to end 88 years of misery.
Who are the Houston Astros?
Freddie Freeman walked off the Yankees on this type of home run with bases loaded in the 2024 World Series, which the Dodgers had plans to celebrate in New York later on.
What is a Grand Slam?
2021 saw the last "Santa Maria" from this commentator, who always tends to be really exited when really good things happen.
Who is Matt Vasgersian?
This Illinois based umpire, #74, is called "The Ripper", with his unique strike 3 call AND his Hunter Wendlestedt impression at Yankee Stadium. He's also working his FIRST World Series this year.
Who is John Tumpane?
Game 3 of the 2018 World Series was unique between both the Red Sox and this team, because when the game ended at Chavez Ravine, it was already 12:39am, making the game last 7hr and 20 minutes.
Who are the Los Angeles Dodgers?
2016 saw this Chicago-based team beat the odds and end a 108-year drought by beating the Indians in 7 games.
What are the Chicago Cubs?
The Blue Jays beat the Phillies to win the 90th World Series due to this legendary player's walk-off home run that sealed the deal in Game 6.
Who is Joe Carter?
"It hasn't happened in Fenway Park for 95 years! The Red Sox are World Champions!" was said by this commentator after the final out of the 2013 season, marred by the Boston Marathon Bombing earlier that same year. Don't worry. They added another one in '18 to secure their dominance.
Who is Joe Buck?
The oldest umpire still yet to retire is also the oldest former crew chief and never ripened well into his later years.
Who is Phil Cuzzi?
It was at this ballpark's 18 innning marathon played in 2014 that solidified the Giants as a threat to win the World Series.
What is Nationals Park?