160K views · 3.7K reactions | Today In 1951: Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium! New York Giants vs. New York #Yankees - The first #postseason for rookie stars Mickey Mantle & Willie Mays! #MLB #NYC #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile | Facebook

⚾️On October 5, 1951 in Game 2 of the World Series, Yankees right fielder Mickey Mantle’s season comes to an immediate end when he severely injures his right knee when his cleats get caught on a drainage cap at Yankee Stadium. Joe DiMaggio’s abrupt call for Willie Mays' fly ball in center field leads many to believe the last-minute call was a contributing factor to the torn cartilage suffered by the 19 year-old rookie. The Yankees would go on to defeat the Giants 3-1 to tie the series at 1 game

1.3M views · 10K reactions | 41 years ago today, Reggie Jackson became “Mr. October” when he hit 3 home runs on 3 consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. This is legendary ⚾️ via: MLB | Baseballer | Facebook

282K views · 6.1K reactions | October 18, 1977: Reggie Jackson becomes "Mr. October" with three home runs on three consecutive pitches in Game 6 of the World Series! ⚾️ A truly legendary performance that cemented his place in baseball history. #ReggieJackson #MrOctober #Yankees #MLB #baseball #throwback | MLB Throwbacks | Facebook