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1996
The Yankees even the Series by scoring twice in the 10th inning for an 8-6 win. Jim Leyritz ties the game in the 8th with a home run off Mark Wohlers as the Braves blow a 6-run lead. John Wetteland saves the game for Graeme Lloyd.
From yankees.com
With one swing of the bat, Leyritz restarted the Yankee Dynasty and the Braves were never the same.
1995The Cardinals hire Tony LaRussa as manager, replacing Mike Jorgenson.
He's been there that long?
In a dramatic finish, Joe Carter of the Blue Jays homers off of Mitch Williams with 2 men on base in the bottom of the 9th to give Toronto an 8-6 victory and the World Championship. Lenny Dykstra hits his 4th homer of the Series for the Phils. Paul Molitor is named the WS MVP.
From tsn.com
This is moment #6 in TSN's (Canada's equal to ESPN) 100 greatest moments in their 20 years on the air. No. 5 is the first World Series win for the Blue Jays. No. 4 is Donovan Bailey winning the gold medal in the 100m-dash in 1996. No. 3 is Mike Weir winning the Masters in 2003. No. 2 is Gretzky to Lemieux for the winning goal of the 1987 Canada Cup over the USSR. No. 1? Come on, you know. 2002 Olympic Gold medal for Canada in Hockey over the USA..
1952» The PCL announces a 176-game schedule for 1953.One Hundred and Seventy-Six games?
1945» Branch Rickey announces the signing of Jackie Robinson by the Dodger organization.
On the road to breaking the color barrier.
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