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2001 - Gonzalez's Series-Ending Hit
Teams Involved: Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees. Outcome: Luis Gonzalez's hit in the bottom of the 9th inning of Game 7 clinches the series for the Diamondbacks.
2016 - Cubs End the Curse
Teams Involved: Chicago Cubs vs Cleveland Indians. Outcome: The Cubs win Game 7 in extra innings to claim their first World Series title since 1908, ending the 'Curse of the Billy Goat'.
1995 - The Braves' Only Championship in Atlanta
Teams Involved: Atlanta Braves vs Cleveland Indians. Outcome: The Atlanta Braves win their first and only World Series championship while based in Atlanta.
1955 - The Dodgers Finally Triumph
Teams Involved: Brooklyn Dodgers vs New York Yankees. Outcome: Brooklyn Dodgers win their first World Series title in franchise history.
1975 - Fisk's Home Run in Game 6
Teams Involved: Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds. Outcome: Carlton Fisk hits a dramatic 12th inning home run to win Game 6, although the Reds ultimately win the series in Game 7.
1935 - Tigers Win First Championship
Teams Involved: Detroit Tigers vs Chicago Cubs. Outcome: The Tigers win their first World Series championship in franchise history.
1967 - Bob Gibson's Three Complete Games
Teams Involved: St. Louis Cardinals vs Boston Red Sox. Outcome: Bob Gibson pitches three complete games, including a Game 7 victory, to help the Cardinals win the World Series.
1991 - Jack Morris' 10-Inning Shutout
Teams Involved: Minnesota Twins vs Atlanta Braves. Outcome: Jack Morris pitches a 10-inning shutout in Game 7, leading the Twins to a World Series championship.
2004 - Red Sox Reverse the Curse
Teams Involved: Boston Red Sox vs St. Louis Cardinals. Outcome: The Red Sox sweep the Cardinals and win their first World Series since 1918, ending the 'Curse of the Bambino'.
1997 - Marlins Win via Walk-Off
Teams Involved: Florida Marlins vs Cleveland Indians. Outcome: Edgar Renteria hits a walk-off single in the 11th inning of Game 7, giving the Marlins their first World Series title.
1988 - Gibson's Walk-Off Home Run
Teams Involved: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Oakland Athletics. Outcome: Kirk Gibson hits a dramatic walk-off home run in Game 1, inspiring the Dodgers to beat the heavily favored Athletics in the series.
1971 - First Night Game in World Series History
Teams Involved: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Baltimore Orioles. Outcome: Game 4 of the 1971 World Series is the first to be played at night, with the Pirates beating the Orioles in the series.
1932 - Babe Ruth’s Called Shot
Teams Involved: New York Yankees vs Chicago Cubs. Outcome: Babe Ruth supposedly 'calls his shot' before hitting a home run in Game 3 of the World Series. Yankees win the championship.
2014 - Bumgarner's World Series MVP Performance
Teams Involved: San Francisco Giants vs Kansas City Royals. Outcome: Madison Bumgarner's dominant pitching performances, including a five-inning save in Game 7, earn him World Series MVP and lead the Giants to victory.
1977 - Reggie Jackson's 3 Home Runs
Teams Involved: New York Yankees vs Los Angeles Dodgers. Outcome: Reggie Jackson earns the nickname 'Mr. October' by hitting three home runs in Game 6, clinching the World Series for the Yankees.
2011 - David Freese's Game 6 Heroics
Teams Involved: St. Louis Cardinals vs Texas Rangers. Outcome: David Freese hits a game-tying triple and a walk-off home run in Game 6, setting the stage for the Cardinals to win Game 7.
2002 - Rally Monkey Magic
Teams Involved: Anaheim Angels vs San Francisco Giants. Outcome: The Angels' mascot, the Rally Monkey, is credited with helping inspire a comeback as the Angels win their first World Series title.
2010 - The Giants' Return to Glory
Teams Involved: San Francisco Giants vs Texas Rangers. Outcome: The Giants win their first World Series title since moving to San Francisco in 1958.
1919 - The Black Sox Scandal
Teams Involved: Chicago White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds. Outcome: Cincinnati Reds won the World Series, but eight White Sox players were banned for life for intentionally losing games in exchange for money from gamblers.
1993 - Joe Carter's Walk-Off Home Run
Teams Involved: Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies. Outcome: Joe Carter hits a walk-off home run in Game 6, securing back-to-back championships for the Blue Jays.
1947 - Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier
Teams Involved: Brooklyn Dodgers. Outcome: Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in MLB during the modern era, leading to the eventual integration of professional baseball.
1986 - Buckner's Error
Teams Involved: Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets. Outcome: Bill Buckner's fielding error in Game 6 allows the Mets to win and eventually go on to claim the World Series in Game 7.
1954 - The Catch by Willie Mays
Teams Involved: New York Giants vs Cleveland Indians. Outcome: Willie Mays makes an iconic over-the-shoulder catch in Game 1, which is considered one of the greatest plays in World Series history.
1980 - Phillies Capture Their First Title
Teams Involved: Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals. Outcome: The Phillies win their first World Series in the 97-year history of the franchise.
1960 - Mazeroski's Walk-Off Homer
Teams Involved: Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees. Outcome: Bill Mazeroski hits a walk-off home run in Game 7, giving the Pirates the championship.
1956 - Don Larsen's Perfect Game
Teams Involved: New York Yankees vs Brooklyn Dodgers. Outcome: Don Larsen pitches the first and only perfect game in World Series history in Game 5, contributing to the Yankees’ championship.
1924 - The Senators' Only Championship
Teams Involved: Washington Senators vs New York Giants. Outcome: The Senators win Game 7 in extra innings for their only World Series title.
1969 - The Miracle Mets
Teams Involved: New York Mets vs Baltimore Orioles. Outcome: The 'Miracle Mets' win the World Series in five games, defying expectations as underdogs.
1985 - Don Denkinger's Controversial Call
Teams Involved: Kansas City Royals vs St. Louis Cardinals. Outcome: An incorrect call by umpire Don Denkinger in Game 6 influences the outcome, helping the Royals stage a comeback to win the series.
2009 - Hideki Matsui's World Series MVP
Teams Involved: New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Phillies. Outcome: Hideki Matsui ties a World Series record with six RBIs in Game 6, securing the championship for the Yankees.
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