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1964 St. Louis Cardinals win World Series...
1964 St. Louis Cardinals win World Series...
Item # 718505
October 16, 1964
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Oct. 16, 1964
* St. Louis Cardinals win World Series
* vs. New York Yankees - MLB baseball
The front page has a five column heading: "Cards Capture World Series" with subheads and related photo. (see images) Much more in the sport's section with more headings, box scores and few more related photos.
Complete with 52 pages, light toning at the margins, a little spine wear, generally in very nice condition.
AI notes: The 1964 World Series was a dramatic and hard-fought seven-game battle between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees, marking a pivotal moment in baseball history. The Cardinals, led by manager Johnny Keane and powered by standout performances from World Series MVP Bob Gibson and leadoff sparkplug Lou Brock, ultimately prevailed to capture their seventh championship. Gibson’s gritty pitching, including two complete-game victories and a heroic Game 7 effort on just two days' rest, was instrumental in fending off the veteran Yankees lineup. The aging Yankees, featuring legends like Mickey Mantle—who hit three home runs in the series and became the all-time World Series home run leader—fought valiantly but showed signs of decline, signaling the end of their dynastic era. With tightly contested games, clutch hitting, and managerial drama (Keane would resign from the Cardinals to manage the Yankees the following season), the 1964 World Series remains one of the most compelling and transitional championships in MLB history.
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