1947-53: "Wait 'til next year!" Dodgers–Yankees rivalry



six years later, 1947 world series had dramatic moment in game 6. dodgers al gionfriddo placed in left field defensive purposes , robbed joe dimaggio of game-tying three-run home run. dimaggio visibly disgusted outcome of play when rounding bases in 1 of few emotional displays of career. dodgers won game , forced do-or-die game 7, fall.


dazzling defensive plays seen again, time yankees in 1952 contest, billy martin came outside camera coverage area catch pop-fly after brooklyn had threatened take lead in game 7. martin go on hero once more in 1953 series series record 12 hits, including winning hit of series-clinching game off of clem labine.


brooklyn signed jackie robinson not break color line, bolster lineup. robinson, along outfielder duke snider , pitcher don newcombe, sparked brooklyn 4 national league pennants between 1947 , 1953. each , every time during period, however, world series ended in heartbreak dodgers , gave dodger fans rallying cry: wait til next year!


during 1953 world series, long time dodgers announcer red barber refused man broadcast booth due compensation dispute gillette. barber jumped ship yankees , joined mel allen call games yankees. struggling find replacement, dodgers gave call 25-year-old named vin scully, youngest man ever call world series game major network. scully go on continue dodgers broadcaster 6 decades.








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