1955 World Series Dodgers Win. | Baseball In Pics

1955 World Series Game 7 Sandy Amoros Catch | Baseball In Pics

Today In 1955: The Brooklyn Dodgers win their first World Series championship when they finally defeat their crosstown rival New York Yankees in seven games! | Baseball by BSmile

During Game 1 of the 1955 World Series on September 28 at Yankee Stadium, Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson stole home against New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford and catcher Yogi Berra in a bold display of speed. With the score tied 3-3 in the eighth inning, Robinson broke from third base on a 1-1 pitch to Frank Kellert, sliding safely under Berra's tag—a close call that sparked years of debate as Berra argued the call. This was Robinson’s first stolen base in World Series histor

In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers were the kings of baseball. Three years later, they moved across the country to Los Angeles, breaking the hearts of kids like Andy Linder. It took baseball cards to bring Andy back to baseball. And back to the Dodgers. Full video in bio & Stories. | Professional Sports Authenticator - PSA