RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
The regular season ended on October 1, extended a day for tiebreaker games to decide the winners of the National League Central and National League West divisions. The postseason began on October 2. The World Series began on October 23, and ended on October 28 with the Boston Red Sox defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games to win their ninth World Series championship.
The 89th Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held on July 17 at Nationals Park, the home of the Washington Nationals. The American League won, 8–6, in 10 innings.
The 1941 Baseball All-Star game was held at Briggs Stadium in Detroit where the American League sent 22 year old Bob Feller to the mound against Whit Wyatt, who had a 13-4 record for the Dodgers at the break. Two historic moments were taking place during the 1941 season. Ted Williams was batting .405 at the time of the all-star game and would end the season batting .406 . Additionally Joe Dimaggio was in the midst of his 56- game hitting streak. At the time of this game, his streak stood at 48 games.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 2010...
The Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Doug Harvey / The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 2010 member Doug Harvey. March 13, 1930 – January 13, 2018
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1989...
The Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Red Schoendienst / The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1989 member Red Schoendienst. February 2, 1923 – June 6, 2018.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of 2011 Buck O'Neil...
The Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Roland Hemond / The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of 2011 Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Roland Hemond. October 26, 1929 – December 13, 2021.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1986...
The Baseball Hall of Fame Remembers Willie McCovey / The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum mourns the passing of Class of 1986 member Willie McCovey. January 10, 1938 – October 31, 2018.
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