1955 World Series - Definition and Overview

The 1955 World Series matched the Brooklyn Dodgers against the New York Yankees, with the Dodgers winning the Series in 7 games to capture the first championship in franchise history. The two teams were meeting for the fifth time in nine years, with the Yankees having won in 1947, 1949, 1952 and 1953. For the first time in Series history, an MVP was selected.

Umpires: Bill Summers (AL), Lee Ballanfant (NL), Jim Honochick (AL), Frank Dascoli (NL), Red Flaherty (AL: outfield only), Augie Donatelli (NL: outfield only)

MVP: Johnny Podres

External link

• 1955 World Series at Baseball-Reference.com (http://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/1955_WS.shtml)

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