The World Series is a big deal for baseball teams and fans alike. The best-of-seven series began in 1905 and hasn’t been interrupted since 1994 (players’ strike). Over the years, many historic moments have taken place during this fall classic, evoking passion, joy, sadness, and more from players and fans.
The best moments of the World Series can sometimes be found in the most unlikely situations. Take, for example, this moment from Game 6 of the 1986 World Series. The Red Sox had a one-run lead and were just two strikes away from ending their 68-year championship drought. However, a foul ball off the bat of Bill Buckner would go through the infield and allow the New York Mets to tie the game. This bizarre turn of events was the origin of the Curse of the Bambino superstition and remains a notorious tidbit in Boston history.
Other moments are just as heart-racing but don’t quite capture the same sense of drama and history. Here are some of the most memorable World Series highlights.