The World Series is the most prestigious event in Major League Baseball. It features the best teams in the National League and American League and has been a part of baseball’s postseason since 1905. There have been some amazing moments in the history of the World Series, including the first ever come-from-behind home run, Joe Carter’s game-winning shot in the 1993 Series.
The Red Sox also broke the Curse of the Bambino in 2004 after a long playoff run, and the White Sox finally won their first Series title in 2005. The Chicago Cubs broke the longest championship drought in sports history with their 2016 win, ending an 108-year wait.
A few other memorable moments in the history of the World Series include Carlton Fisk’s incredible home run during Game 4 of the ’96 World Series. After trailing 6-3 in the bottom of the eighth, Fisk sent a ball deep into left field. It looked like a foul ball until Fisk waved his arms toward fair territory and the ball listened, flying over the fence to give the Sox a 7-6 lead and even the Series at three games apiece.
Another memorable moment in the World Series was the deciding ninth inning of Game 2 in 1988. With two outs, Kirk Gibson stepped to the plate with the bases loaded. A few pitches later, Gibson hit a ball that fell just over the outstretched glove of second baseman Rafael Belliard, giving the Dodgers a series-clinching win and marking the beginning of one of baseball’s greatest dynasties.