1949 World Series Recap: Yankees vs. Dodgers Box Score and Highlights
The 1949 World Series marked the sixteenth for the New York Yankees and the twelfth for the Brooklyn Dodgers, culminating in the Yankees' victory. This series served as the eighth "subway series," with ticket fares reflecting the times. Despite having better teams in previous years, the Yankees had crucial advantages in pitching that the Dodgers lacked. The series was characterized as "ordinary" and lacking excitement, with only a few standout plays. It began under unusual circumstances, as both teams faced significant stress derived from the end of the regular season. Notable injuries affected player performance; Joe DiMaggio was recently released from the hospital, and both Carl Furillo of the Dodgers and Bill Dickey of the Yankees played with ailments.