What was the attendance for the 1959 World Series?
The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, four games to two. Each of the three games played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum drew record crowds, Game 5’s attendance of 92,706 continues to be a World Series record to this day.
Who was the National League champion in 1959?
The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, four games to two.
Who was the MVP of the 1959 World Series?
Relief pitcher Larry Sherry (who earned the win in relief, finished with a 2–0 record on two saves and allowed one run in 12 2⁄3 innings) was voted Most Valuable Player of the Series. 1959 World Series (4–2): Los Angeles Dodgers (N.L.) over Chicago White Sox (A.L.)
How did the Dodgers win the World Series in 1959?
The Dodgers won the game (and the Series) 9-3, with Essegian “icing the cake” in the ninth with an unprecedented second pinch-hit homerun.
The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, four games to two. Each of the three games played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum drew record crowds, Game 5’s attendance of 92,706 continues to be a World Series record to this day.
The 1959 World Series featured the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers beating the American League champion Chicago White Sox, four games to two.
Relief pitcher Larry Sherry (who earned the win in relief, finished with a 2–0 record on two saves and allowed one run in 12 2⁄3 innings) was voted Most Valuable Player of the Series. 1959 World Series (4–2): Los Angeles Dodgers (N.L.) over Chicago White Sox (A.L.)
Who was the Dodgers reliever in 1959 World Series?
Dodger reliever Larry Sherry then retired 12 of the last 13 Braves hitters to secure the win. Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) were scheduled for Los Angeles. In Game 2, the Dodgers trailed 5-2 in the ninth inning, but rallied to tie the game with five singles and a sacrifice fly.
