Who won World Series in 1981?
Los Angeles Dodgers1981 World Series / ChampionThe Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the National League West division. Wikipedia
Was there a World Series in 1981?
Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-2)
Who were the 1981 Dodgers?
1981 Los Angeles Dodgers Statistics
- Record: 63-47-0, Finished 2nd in NL_West (Schedule and Results)
- First Half: 36-21, Finished 1st.
- Second Half: 27-26, Finished 4th.
- Postseason:
- Manager: Tommy Lasorda (63-47)
- General Manager: Al Campanis.
- Scouting Director: Ben Wade.
- Ballpark: Dodger Stadium.
Who won Game 6 of the 1981 World Series?
the Dodgers
34 years ago today, the Dodgers avenged losses to the Yankees in 1977 and 1978 with a 9-2 win in Game 6 of the 1981 World Series at Yankee Stadium, capturing their first championship in 16 seasons.
Has Dusty Baker ever won a World Series as a player?
Dusty went to three World Series with the Dodgers and beat the New York Yankees in 1981 to win the World Championship.
Who was the Yankees catcher in 1981?
1981 New York Yankees
| 1981 New York Yankees 1981 New York Yankees Official Logo Complete Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Roster Schedule Hitting Pitching Fielding Statmaster | ||
| # | Catchers | Date Of Birth |
| 10 | Rick Cerone | 1954-05-19 |
| 23 | Barry Foote | 1952-02-16 |
How many MLB games were in 1981?
162
1981 Major League Baseball season
| 1981 MLB season | |
|---|---|
| Duration | April 8 – June 12, 1981 August 10 – October 28, 1981 |
| Number of games | 162 (scheduled) 103–111 (actual) |
| Number of teams | 26 |
| TV partner(s) | ABC, NBC, USA |
Has any manager won the World Series with 3 different teams?
Tony La Russa has 12 division titles and six pennants (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2006, 2011) while leading three different clubs to the League Championship Series (Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals).
Who invented the high five?
In short, Lamont Sleets was both the inventor of the high five and its Johnny Appleseed. The low five had been a fixture of African-American culture since at least World War II.
Was there a baseball strike in 1981?
The 1981 Major League Baseball strike was the first work stoppage in Major League Baseball since the 1972 Major League Baseball strike that resulted in regular season games being cancelled.
How many times did Yankees Win 1981?
The 1981 New York Yankees played 107 games during the regular season, won 59 games, lost 48 games, and finished in third position.
Who was the best baseball player in 1981?
MLB Season History – 1981
| RUNS BATTED IN | |
|---|---|
| 1. Mike Schmidt | 91 |
| 2. George Foster | 90 |
| 3. Eddie Murray | 78 |
| 4. Tony Armas | 76 |
Has there ever been 2 no hitters in one day?
Two no-hitters have been thrown on the same day twice: Ted Breitenstein and Jim Hughes on April 22, 1898; and Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela on June 29, 1990.
How many no hitters did Fernando Valenzuela have?
The no-hitter was the Dodgers’ first since Jerry Reuss had one against the San Francisco Giants on June 27, 1980, and just their second since 1970. The no-hitter was the only of Valenzuela’s career. He finished the 1990 season 13-13 with a 4.59 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.