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The New York Yankees's Don Larsen pitches the only perfect game in a World Series.
Yankees pitcher Don Larsen throws the only perfect game in World Series history, a feat unmatched to this day.
On October 8, 1956, at Yankee Stadium, New York Yankees’ Don Larsen achieved baseball immortality.
He retired all 27 batters he faced against the Brooklyn Dodgers, completing a perfect game in Game 5 of the World Series.
Larsen’s performance included three strikeouts and flawless defensive support from his teammates.
The 2-0 victory shifted momentum in favor of the Yankees, who went on to sweep the series.
His clash against veteran pitching ace Sal Maglie adds to the lore of this historic contest.
To this day, Larsen’s perfect game remains the only one in postseason history, celebrated by fans and historians alike.
1956
Don Larsen
World Series