1949 World Series Fans Gather at Brooklyn's Fabien Fox Theater
The 1949 World Series featured the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees, creating an intense rivalry. The article highlights several key moments and players from the series. In the first game, Yankee Joe DiMaggio faced Dodgers' pitcher Preacher Roe, resulting in a 1-0 victory for the Yankees. Roe’s impressive performance included six hits allowed, with notable courage displayed when he endured an injury from a line drive. The second game saw a score of 1-0 again, with the Yankees securing another win, marking Roe's significant achievement of shutting out the Yankees for the first time since 1942. Game three featured pitchers Tommy Byrne for the Yankees and Ralph Branca for the Dodgers, showcasing a tightly contested match. The Yankees scored first, but Brooklyn equalized, leading to a dramatic position where Yogi Berra and Johnny Mize contributed to the Yankees' eventual outburst of runs.