World Series History
1903-2003
2003 was the 100th anniversary of Major League Baseball's first World Series. Here is a summary of World Series History beginning that year, 1903. Click on the links for memorabilia for the team or player. The team names in parentheses are the club's current name linked to the team home page on this site.
1903 World Series The Boston Pilgrims (Red Sox) won the 1903 World Series with 5 games, over the Pirates (Pirates) who won 3 games.
1904 World Series
Not held.
1905 World Series The New York Giants (Giants) won the 1905 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) who won 1 game.
1906 World Series The Chicago White Sox (White Sox) won the 1906 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won 2 games.
1907 World Series The Chicago Cubs (Cubs) won the 1907 World Series with 4 games, over the Detroit Tigers (Tigers) who won no games. There was 1 tie.
1908 World Series The Chicago Cubs (Cubs) won the 1908 World Series with 4 games, over the Detroit Tigers (Tigers) who won 1 game.
1909 World Series The Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) won the 1909 World Series with 4 games, over the Detroit Tigers (Tigers) who won 3 games.
1910 World Series The Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) won the 1910 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won 1 game.
1911 World Series The Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) won the 1911 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 2 games.
1912 World Series The Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) won the 1912 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 3 games. There was 1 tie.
1913 World Series The Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) won the 1913 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 1 game.
1914 World Series The Boston Braves (Braves) won the 1914 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) who won no games.
1915 World Series The Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) won the 1915 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies) who won 1 game.
1916 World Series The Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) won the 1916 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers) who won 1 game.
1917 World Series The Chicago White Sox (White Sox) won the 1917 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 2 games.
1918 World Series The Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) won the 1918 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won 2 games.
1919 World Series The Cincinnati Reds (Reds) won the 1919 World Series with 5 games, over the Chicago White Sox (White Sox) who won 3 games.
1920 World Series The Cleveland Indians (Indians) won the 1920 World Series with 5 games, over the Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers) who won 2 games.
1921 World Series The New York Giants (Giants) won the 1921 World Series with 5 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games.
1922 World Series The New York Giants (Giants) won the 1922 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won no games. There was 1 tie.
1923 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1923 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 2 games.
1924 World Series The Washington Nationals (Twins) won the 1924 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 3 games.
1925 World Series The Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) won the 1925 World Series with 4 games, over the Washington Nationals (Twins) who won 3 games.
1926 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1926 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games.
1927 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1927 World Series with 4 games, over the Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) who won no games.
1928 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1928 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) who won no games.
1929 World Series The Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) won the 1929 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won 1 game.
1930 World Series The Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) won the 1930 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) who won 2 games.
1931 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1931 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Athletics (Athletics) who won 3 games.
1932 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1932 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won no games.
1933 World Series The New York Giants (Giants) won the 1933 World Series with 4 games, over the Washington Nationals (Twins) who won 1 game.
1934 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1934 World Series with 4 games, over the Detroit Tigers (Tigers) who won 3 games.
1935 World Series The Detroit Tigers (Tigers) won the 1935 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won 2 games.
1936 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1936 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 2 games.
1937 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1937 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 1 game.
1938 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1938 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won no games.
1939 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1939 World Series with 4 games, over the Cincinnati Reds (Reds) who won no games.
1940 World Series The Cincinnati Reds (Reds) won the 1940 World Series with 4 games, over the Detroit Tigers (Tigers) who won 3 games.
1941 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1941 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) who won 1 game.
1942 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1942 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 1 game.
1943 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1943 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) who won 1 game.
1944 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1944 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Browns (Orioles) who won 2 games.
1945 World Series The Detroit Tigers (Tigers) won the 1945 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago Cubs (Cubs) who won 3 games.
1946 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1946 World Series with 4 games, over the Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) who won 3 games.
1947 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1947 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) who won 3 games.
1948 World Series The Cleveland Indians (Indians) won the 1948 World Series with 4 games, over the Boston Braves (Braves) who won 2 games.
1949 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1949 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) who won 1 game.
1950 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1950 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies) who won no games.
1951 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1951 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 2 games.
1952 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1952 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) who won 3 games.
1953 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1953 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) who won 2 games.
1954 World Series The New York Giants (Giants) won the 1954 World Series with 4 games, over the Cleveland Indians (Indians) who won no games.
1955 World Series The Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) won the 1955 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games. Johnny Podres was the MVP.
1956 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1956 World Series with 4 games, over the Brooklyn Dodgers (Dodgers) who won 3 games. Don Larsen was the MVP.
1957 World Series The Milwaukee Braves (Braves) won the 1957 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games. Lew Burdette was the MVP.
1958 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1958 World Series with 4 games, over the Milwaukee Braves (Braves) who won 3 games. Bob Turley was the MVP.
1959 World Series The (Angels) won the 1959 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago White Sox (White Sox) who won 2 games. Larry Sherry was the MVP.
1960 World Series The Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) won the 1960 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games. Bobby Richardson was the MVP.
1961 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1961 World Series with 4 games, over the Cincinnati Reds (Reds) who won 1 game. Whitey Ford was the MVP.
1962 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1962 World Series with 4 games, over the San Francisco Giants (Giants) who won 3 games. Ralph Terry was the MVP.
1963 World Series The Los Angeles Angels (Angels) won the 1963 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won no games. Sandy Koufax was the MVP.
1964 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1964 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games. Bob Gibson was the MVP.
1965 World Series The California Angels (Angels) won the 1965 World Series with 4 games, over the Minnesota Twins (Twins) who won 3 games. Sandy Koufax was the MVP.
1966 World Series The Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) won the 1966 World Series with 4 games, over the California Angels (Angels) who won no games. Frank Robinson was the MVP.
1967 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1967 World Series with 4 games, over the Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) who won 3 games. Bob Gibson was the MVP.
1968 World Series The Detroit Tigers (Tigers) won the 1968 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) who won 3 games. Mickey Lolich was the MVP.
1969 World Series The New York Mets (Mets) won the 1969 World Series with 4 games, over the Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) who won 1 game. Donn Clendenon was the MVP.
1970 World Series The Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) won the 1970 World Series with 4 games, over the Cincinnati Reds (Reds) who won 1 game. Brooks Robinson was the MVP.
1971 World Series The Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) won the 1971 World Series with 4 games, over the Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) who won 3 games. Roberto Clemente was the MVP.
1972 World Series The Oakland Athletics (Athletics) won the 1972 World Series with 4 games, over the Cincinnati Reds (Reds) who won 3 games. Gene Tenace was the MVP.
1973 World Series The Oakland Athletics (Athletics) won the 1973 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Mets (Mets) who won 3 games. Reggie Jackson was the MVP.
1974 World Series The Oakland Athletics (Athletics) won the 1974 World Series with 4 games, over the California Angels (Angels) who won 1 game. Rollie Fingers was the MVP.
1975 World Series The Cincinnati Reds (Reds) won the 1975 World Series with 4 games, over the Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) who won 3 games. Pete Rose was the MVP.
1976 World Series The Cincinnati Reds (Reds) won the 1976 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won no games. Johnny Bench was the MVP.
1977 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1977 World Series with 4 games, over the California Angels (Angels) who won 2 games. Reggie Jackson was the MVP.
1978 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1978 World Series with 4 games, over the California Angels (Angels) who won 2 games. Bucky Dent was the MVP.
1979 World Series The Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) won the 1979 World Series with 4 games, over the Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) who won 3 games. Willie Stargell was the MVP.
1980 World Series The Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies) won the 1980 World Series with 4 games, over the Kansas City Royals (Royals) who won 2 games. Mike Schmidt was the MVP.
1981 World Series The Los Angeles Dodgers (incorrectly listed as the Angels before) won the 1981 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 2 games. Guerrero, Cey, and Yeager were the MVPs.
1982 World Series The St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) won the 1982 World Series with 4 games, over the Milwaukee Brewers (Brewers) who won 3 games. Darrell Porter was the MVP.
1983 World Series The Baltimore Orioles (Orioles) won the 1983 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies) who won 1 game. Rick Dempsey was the MVP.
1984 World Series The Detroit Tigers (Tigers) won the 1984 World Series with 4 games, over the San Diego Padres (Padres) who won 1 game. Alan Trammell was the MVP.
1985 World Series The Kansas City Royals (Royals) won the 1985 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) who won 3 games. Bret Saberhagen was the MVP.
1986 World Series The New York Mets (Mets) won the 1986 World Series with 4 games, over the Boston Red Sox (Red Sox) who won 3 games. Ray Knight was the MVP.
1987 World Series The Minnesota Twins (Twins) won the 1987 World Series with 4 games, over the St. Louis Cardinals (Cardinals) who won 3 games. Frank Viola was the MVP.
1988 World Series The California Angels (Angels) won the 1988 World Series with 4 games, over the Oakland Athletics (Athletics) who won 1 game. Orel Hershiser was the MVP.
1989 World Series The Oakland Athletics (Athletics) won the 1989 World Series with 4 games, over the San Francisco Giants (Giants) who won no games. Dave Stewart was the MVP.
1990 World Series The Cincinnati Reds (Reds) won the 1990 World Series with 4 games, over the Oakland Athletics (Athletics) who won no games. Jose Rijo was the MVP.
1991 World Series The Minnesota Twins (Twins) won the 1991 World Series with 4 games, over the Atlanta Braves (Braves) who won 3 games. Jack Morris was the MVP.
1992 World Series The Toronto Blue Jays (Blue Jays) won the 1992 World Series with 4 games, over the Atlanta Braves (Braves) who won 2 games. Pat Borders was the MVP.
1993 World Series The Toronto Blue Jays (Blue Jays) won the 1993 World Series with 4 games, over the Philadelphia Phillies (Phillies) who won 2 games. Paul Molitor was the MVP.
1994 World Series
Not held.
1995 World Series The Atlanta Braves (Braves) won the 1995 World Series with 4 games, over the Cleveland Indians (Indians) who won 2 games. Tom Glavine was the MVP.
1996 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1996 World Series with 4 games, over the Atlanta Braves (Braves) who won 2 games. John Wetteland was the MVP.
1997 World Series The Florida Marlins (Marlins) won the 1997 World Series with 4 games, over the Cleveland Indians (Indians) who won 3 games. Livan Hernandez was the MVP.
1998 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1998 World Series with 4 games, over the San Diego Padres (Padres) who won no games. Scott Brosius was the MVP.
1999 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 1999 World Series with 4 games, over the Atlanta Braves (Braves) who won no games. Mariano Rivera was the MVP.
2000 World Series The New York Yankees (Yankees) won the 2000 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Mets (Mets) who won 1 game. Derek Jeter was the MVP.
2001 World Series The Arizona Diamondbacks (Diamondbacks) won the 2001 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Yankees (Yankees) who won 3 games. Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson were the MVPs.
2002 World Series The Anaheim Angels (Angels) won the 2002 World Series with 4 games, over the San Francisco Giants (Giants) who won 3 games. Troy Glaus was the MVP.
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