1921-The New York Giants wrap up the first all-New York World Series in eight games on a 1-0 score, thanks to pitcher Art Nerf going for a complete game, four hit, shutout. The only run scored was on an error in the first inning.
1960-Bill Mazeroski hits what may be the greatest walk-off home run of all-time, off pitcher Ralph Terry, as the Pirates win the Series 4-3 and take their first World Series title since 1925. Casey Stengel is fired, Terry gains some redemption in 1962, and Mazeroski is later inducted into the Hall of Fame. (The Yankees will win the Series in both 1961 and '62.
2000-Mariano Rivera pushes his postseason scoreless streak to 33.1 innings, breaking a 38-year old record held by Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford.
2001-The Yankees, down 2-0 in the best of five Division Series, stave off elimination thanks to Mike Mussina pitching a 1-0 shutout against the Oakland Athletics' Barry Zito. Derek Jeter makes the flip to Posada to tag out Jeremy Giambi just before he crosses the plate. (I personally consider this to be the greatest defensive play of all-time.)
2003-Yankees coach Don Zimmer tearfully apologizes for his part in the Yankees/Red Sox brawl the day before in Game 3 of the ALCS. Pedro Martinez pushed the 72-year old to the ground. (Martinez should've been the one apologizing.)
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