1941 B ased solely on history, this se- ries looked like a mismatch. The Yankees had won 11 pennants and 8 World Series in the previous 20 years, while the Dodgers had won just two pennants—none since 1920—and lost both Series. But behind manager Leo Durocher and rookie phenom Pete Reiser, the Dodgers had every reason to believe they could slay Goliath.
5 GAME SERIES YANKEES WIN, 4-1
The teams split 2 tight games in the Bronx, the Yankees prevailing 3-2 be- hind Red Ruffing, and Whit Wyatt win- ning by the same score to even it up.
107. 1941 World Series Game 1 Yankee Stadium Ticket Stub - Phil Rizzuto World Series Debut - PSA VG 3 Starting Bid: $50
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