The most memorable moments, players in Yankees-Dodgers World Series lore

Five Greatest Yankees/Dodgers World Series 

1. 1947: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3 

2. 1955: Dodgers 4, Yankees 3 

3. 1956: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3 

4. 1952: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3 

5. 1981: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2 

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Five Greatest Yankees/Dodgers World Series moments 

1. Don Larsen throws a perfect game, Game 5, 1956 

2. Reggie Jackson hits three homers, Game 6, 1977 

3. Al Gionfriddo robs Joe DiMaggio, Game 6, 1947 

4. Jackie Robinson steals home, Game 1, 1955 

5. Sandy Koufax strikes out 15, Game 1, 1963 

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Five Unsung Heroes of Yankees/Dodgers World Series 

1. Billy Martin’s shoe-top catch, Game 7, 1952 

2. Tommy Henrich’s walk-off homer, Game 1, 1949 

3. Sandy Amoros’ catch, Game 7, 1955 

4. Cookie Lavagetto’s walk-off double, Game 4, 1947 

5. Brian Doyle’s .438 average/.938 OPS, 1978 

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Five Unfortunate Moments in Yankees/Dodgers World Series 

1. Mickey Owen’s passed ball, Game 4, 1941 

2. George Steinbrenner’s elevator fight, 1981 

3. Joe Pepitone mishandles throw from Clete Boyer, Game 4, 1963 

4. Gil Hodges going 0-for-21, 1952 

5. Bob Lemon removing Tommy John in fourth inning, Game 6, 1981 

Five Stars who shined brightest in Yankees/Dodgers World Series.

1. Duke Snider: 6 series, 11 HR, 26 RBI, .945 OPS 

2. Mickey Mantle: 5 series, 9 homers, 16 RBI 

3. Reggie Jackson: 3 series, 8 HR, 17 RBI, .400 AVG 

4. Yogi Berra: 7 series, 8 HR, 22 RBI, .286 AVG 

5. Billy Martin: 4 series, 4 HR, .333 AVG