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	The New York Mets Encyclopedia / Peter C. Bjarkman \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Many would opt for the final out of the 1969 World Series, when the impossible dream suddenly came true.
		Others would contend it was the club's birth itself which filled the intolerable National League void in New York City back in 1962, and still others might pick the improbable 1986 championship comeback against the Boston Red Sox spiced by Bill Buckner's lamentable gaffe.
		That tragic episode is the one that arrived on the eve of the 1972 season, when beloved fifth-year manager Gil Hodges was suddenly and sadly felled by a fatal heart attack.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/excerpts/mets_encyclopedia8.stm (517 words)

	World Series - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Prior to 1969, teams finishing in the first division, or top half of the leagues' standings, received such shares; today only the teams finishing in second place in their division but not earning a wild card receive them, because there are more divisions and each division is smaller.
		A persistent myth is that the "World" in "World Series" came about because the New York World newspaper sponsored it.
		Eight Chicago players conspired with gamblers to lose the Series, and were led to apprehension and permanent suspension from the league, despite being heavy favorites at the conclusion of the regular season.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /world_series.htm (4444 words)

	World Series (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The 2004 World Series was played from October 23 until October 27, between the 2004 National League Championship SeriesNational League champion St. Louis Cardinals and the 2004 American League Championship SeriesAmerican League champion the Boston Red Sox.
		Prior to 1969, teams finishing in the first division (baseball)first division, or top half of the leagues' standings, received such shares; today only the teams finishing in second place in their division but not earning a wild card/ receive them, because there are more divisions and each division is smaller.
		World Series Precursors to the World Series (1857-1901)
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	1969 World Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 1969 World Series was played between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles, with the Mets prevailing in 5 games to accomplish one of the greatest upsets in Series history.
		October 14, 1969 at Shea Stadium (New York Mets)
		October 15, 1969 at Shea Stadium (New York Mets)
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1969_World_Series (138 words)

	1969 World Series by Baseball Almanac
		The Baltimore Orioles boasted some of the biggest guns in the American League and entered the '69 Series with a renewed confidence after dominating Sandy Koufax and his mighty Dodgers three years earlier.
		The 1969 season was the first in Major League history where a League Championship was played.
		Donn Clendenon, who set a World Series record when he went deep three (3) times in four (4) games, drove home the winning run with his Game 5 blast.
	baseball-almanac.com /ws/yr1969ws.shtml (874 words)

	World Series History
		The Washington Nationals (Twins) won the 1924 World Series with 4 games, over the New York Giants (Giants) who won 3 games.
		The Pittsburgh Pirates (Pirates) won the 1925 World Series with 4 games, over the Washington Nationals (Twins) who won 3 games.
		The (Angels) won the 1959 World Series with 4 games, over the Chicago White Sox (White Sox) who won 2 games.
	www.baseballhistory.info /World-Series.html (2159 words)

	Sports: 1969 World Series MVP Clendenon dies at 70
		1969 World Series MVP Clendenon dies at 70
		SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Donn Clendenon, the power-hitting first baseman who was the most valuable player in the New York Mets' 1969 World Series victory, died Saturday after a long fight with leukemia.
		The Orioles were ahead 3-0 in Game 5 of the World Series when Mets manager Gil Hodges emerged from the dugout to argue that a ball thrown by Baltimore's Dave McNally hit Mets outfielder Cleon Jones in the foot.
	www.sptimes.com /2005/09/18/Sports/1969_World_Series_MVP.shtml (449 words)

	WCBSTV.com: Your Source For New York News, Weather, Sports & Traffic: 1969 World Series MVP Donn Clendenon Dies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Clendenon spent his first eight seasons in the majors with Pittsburgh, began the 1969 season with Montreal and joined the Mets in a midseason deal.
		In the 1969 World Series, the Orioles were ahead 3-0 in Game 5 when Mets manager Gil Hodges emerged from the dugout to argue that a ball thrown by Baltimore's Dave McNally hit Mets outfielder Cleon Jones in the foot.
		Clendenon recounted the 1969 season in his book, "Miracle InNew York," in which he also talked about growing up in Atlanta, earning his law degree and battling drug addiction as he neared his 50s.
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	National Baseball Hall of Fame - World Series Programs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The National Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to present a selection of cover art and scorecards from classic World Series games from the past.
		These images are scanned from original World Series programs that are part of the extensive collection at the National Baseball Library.
		We will continue to add different World Series program cover art and scorecards to this online collection, so please check back often for new images.
	www.baseballhalloffame.org /exhibits/online_exhibits/ws_programs (234 words)

	Donn Clendenon -- MVP of the 1969 World Series -- HistoricBaseball.com
		Donn Clendenon, the MVP of the 1969 World Series, died on Sept. 17, 2005 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He had been battling leukemia.
		In January 1969, the Expos traded him to Houston for Rusty Staub, but Clendenon refused to report to Houston in April 1969.
		He shined in the 1969 World Series, hitting.357 with three home runs and four RBIs in the Mets' victory over Baltimore.
	www.historicbaseball.com /players/c/clendenon_donn.html (443 words)

	1969 World Series - NYM vs. BAL - Baseball-Reference.com
		1969 World Series - NYM vs. BAL - Baseball-Reference.com
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		1969 World Series (4-1): New York Mets (100-62) over Baltimore Orioles (109-53)
	www.baseball-reference.com /postseason/1969_WS.shtml (1351 words)

	1969 World Series
		Blass was called on to start Game One of the World Series to rest the other starters.
		Palmer was 15-9 on the regular season and tossed a shutout in the Championship Series against the Twins.
		Pittsburgh, October 19 (AP)- Through the first four games of the 1969 World Series the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles at their own game; combining the longball and strong pitching the Pirates gained the upper hand on the Baltimore Orioles.
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	ESPN.com - MLB - Clendenon, 1969 World Series MVP, dead at 70
		SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Donn Clendenon, the power-hitting first baseman who was the most valuable player in the New York Mets' 1969 World Series victory, died Saturday after a long fight with leukemia.
		Donn Clendenon earned World Series MVP honors for his offensive performance against the O's.
		Clendenon recounted the 1969 season in his book, "Miracle In New York," in which he also talked about growing up in Atlanta, earning his law degree and battling drug addiction as he neared his 50s.
	sports.espn.go.com /mlb/news/story?id=2164680 (674 words)

	The Sporting News: Baseball History of the World Series
		So, when Don Buford of the talented and deep Baltimore club slammed Seaver's second pitch of Game 1 over the fence, and Baltimore tacked on three more runs in the fourth inning, you could hear mutterings of "I told you so" at Baltimore's Memorial Stadium.
		It also featured one of the greatest individual performances in the 66-year history of the World Series, courtesy of the Mets' Tommie Agee.
		And those big-four Orioles hitters, 3-for-15 in Game 4, were 2-for-15 against Koosman in what proved to be the Series finale.
	www.sportingnews.com /archives/worldseries/1969.html (722 words)

	1969 World Series
		Bloomington MN, October 15 (AP) With the series tied at two, the Twins, despite dropping two straight games at home, felt confidant in game five as ace Jim Perry took the hill.
		By the time it was over the Reds had taken three straight from Minnesota on the road and headed home with a 3 -2 series lead.
		The Twins reliever blanked the Reds over the final two innings and Minnesota sent the World Series into a final showdown.
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	1969 World Series
		The heavy-hitting, slick-fielding Orioles, who also boasted the majors' top pitching staff, entered the Series clear favorites against the upstart Mets.
		Baltimore's leadoff batter, Don Buford, greeted Seaver with a home run, and a three-run Oriole rally with two out in the fourth made the score 4-0 before the Mets scored their first Series run in the seventh.
		But in an eerie sixth inning reprise of Game Four of the 1957 World Series featuring Nippy Jones, the Mets' Cleon Jones was struck by a pitch on the foot and awarded first base after inspection by the home plate umpire revealed tell-tale shoe polish on the ball.
	www.geocities.com /Colosseum/Field/3687/19691.htm (485 words)

	Index
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	1969 World Series Video - sporting goods specials
		The Amazin Mets stunned the entire baseball world with a five-game win over the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles.
		Its all here on this amazing video: brilliant pitching by Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman, astonishing catches by Tommie Agee and Ron Swoboda, and the enthusiasm that turned a team of lovable losers into the World Series Champions.
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	RECOLLECTION USED BOOKS: Sports & Games
		Following serious eye injury, throat cancer and a broken hand, Butler returned to the game.
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		Early study of the use of steroids and a host of ergogenic aids employed in sports, from amphetamines and DMSO to blood packing and air enemas which have caused death, destruction and mayhem in the sports world.
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	Moviefone: MLB: 1969 World Series - NY Mets vs. Baltimore Movie
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	1969 World Series Game 2 Box Score
		The box score below is an accurate record of events for the baseball contest played on October 12, 1969 at Memorial Stadium.
		The New York Mets defeated the Baltimore Orioles and the box score is "ready to surrender its truth to the knowing eye."
		Game played on Sunday, October 12, 1969 at Memorial Stadium
	www.baseball-almanac.com /box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=196910120BAL (288 words)

	1969 World Series Baseball (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		1969 World Series Baseball - Signed by 24 New York Mets
		The above Official NL Baseball is hand signed by 24 members of this historic team.
		A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.
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	World Series - 1969 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for World Series - 1969 to receive a rating.
		The Mets were everyone's famous losers, until they won the 1969 World Series.
		They won four straight after losing the first game.
	www.rottentomatoes.com /m/world_series_1969 (262 words)

	Mets 1969 Items (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		METS 1969 World Series Game 5, NL East and 1973 East CDs
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		1969 Topps Jerry Koosman AS New York Mets #434 NM/MT 1969 New York Mets Color Portraits!
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