1947 World Series
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EPISODE SUMMARY
After some initial confusion, Andrew and Dan dig into the topic of the 1947 World Series one of the most exciting, and important, series in World Series history. it was the first of six World Series that would be played between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers over the next decade, as well as the first integrated World Series, and the first to be broadcast on television. And it saw a journeyman pitcher almost pitch the first no hitter in World Series history. Join us as we travel back 75 years to this groundbreaking World Series
Further Reading:
"Electric October" by Kevin Cook
1947: When All Hell Broke Loose in Baseball by Red Barber
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