On October 4, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers secured their first World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees 2–0 in Game 7 at Yankee Stadium. This victory marked a significant moment for the Dodgers, who had previously lost five World Series to the Yankees.
Game Summary
The game's standout performer was 23-year-old left-handed pitcher Johnny Podres, who delivered a complete-game shutout. He allowed only eight hits and no runs over nine innings, earning his second win of the series and being named the World Series MVP.
Offensively, the Dodgers scored their first run in the fourth inning and added another in the sixth. Key contributions came from players like Gil Hodges, who provided crucial RBIs. The Yankees threatened in the sixth inning with runners on base, but a pivotal defensive play by left fielder Sandy Amoros, who made a remarkable catch and initiated a double play, helped preserve the Dodgers' lead.
Radio Broadcast
The radio broadcast of Game 7 featured renowned announcers Mel Allen and Vin Scully, who provided play-by-play commentary for NBC Radio. Their broadcast captured the excitement and tension of the game, bringing the historic moment to fans across the nation.
This game was the first-ever World Series televised in color.
Key Moments Packed Into 2 Action‑Filled Minutes
Johnny Podres’ Comeback Legacy
Despite a modest regular season (he was 9–10), the 23-year-old lefty delivered a five-hit complete-game shutout, one of two brilliant starts in the series, and earned World Series MVP—the first ever awarded
Gil Hodges: Two clutch RBIs
Hodges drove in runs with a two-out single in the 4th inning and a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 6th, both set up by aggressive baserunning from Campanella and Reese.Wikipedia
Sandy Amorós to Reese to Hodges — game‑saving double play
In the 6th, with Yankees threatening and runners on first and second, Amorós made a diving catch in left‑field corner on a Yogi Berra liner. He then threw to Pee Wee Reese, who relayed to Hodges to complete a double play, ending the rally.
Defining moments with runners in scoring position
The Yankees scattered eight hits but had just one with two men in scoring position. In the 3rd inning, a Rizzuto-RBI grounder resulted in an out at third base on Phil Rizzuto being awarded first—the play was viewed by Dodgers as a pivotal “omen.
Pee Wee Reese finishes it off
The final out came one batter earlier than usual: Elston Howard hit a ground ball to Reese at short, who flipped to Hodges at first—and Brooklyn broke their long “curse” over the Yankees.
Jackie Robinson's only Series absence
Remarkably, this was the only World Series game Robinson never appeared in—Don Hoak started at third base in Game 7.