The 1932 World Series was played between the New York Yankees (American League) and the Chicago Cubs (National League), with the Yankees holding home field advantage. The Yankees swept the Cubs, four games to none. The series was otherwise noteworthy for Babe Ruth's called shot, for his tenth and last World Series appearance overall, and for the arguments that developed between the two teams. The heated atmosphere started before the series even b...
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The 1932 World Series was played between the New York Yankees (American League) and the Chicago Cubs (National League), with the Yankees holding home field advantage. The Yankees swept the Cubs, four games to none. The series was otherwise noteworthy for Babe Ruth's called shot, for his tenth and last World Series appearance overall, and for the arguments that developed between the two teams. The heated atmosphere started before the series even began.
A record thirteen future Hall of Famers played in this Series which was also the first to have both teams use numbers on the backs of players shirts.
AL New York Yankees (4) vs. NL Chicago Cubs (0)
Wednesday, September 28, 1932 at Yankee Stadium (I) in Bronx, New York
The Cubs jumped out to a 2–0 lead in the first inning, but the Yankees jumped ahead 3–2 on a home run by Lou Gehrig. New York scored nine runs in the last three innings to win 12–6, while only collecting eight hits. Yankee starter Red Ruffing pitched a complete game while...
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