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The Yankees beat the LA Dodgers in the 1978 World Series 4 games to 2. It was the 1st time in history that a team won 4 straight after losing the 1st 2 games.
Game 1 Dodgers 11, Yankees 5
Game 2 Dodgers 4, Yankees 3
Game 3 Yankees 5, Dodgers 1
Game 4 Yankees 4, Dodgers 3
Game 5 Yankees 12, Dodgers 2
Game 6 Yankees 7, Dodgers 2
This feat was accomplished for a 2nd time when the LA Dodgers defeated the Yankees in 1981 World Series after they lost the 1st 2 games.
Game 1 Yankees 5, Dodgers 3
Game 2 Yankees 3, Dodgers 0
Game 3 Dodgers 5, Yankees 4
Game 4 Dodgers 8, Yankees 7
Game 5 Dodgers 2, Yankees 1
Game 6 Dodgers 9, Yankees 2
This was the series that Dave Winfield went 1-22, which years later prompted George Steinbrenner to mockingly label him "Mr. May" in reference to Reggie Jackson's nickname "Mr. October".
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Who played in the 1978 World Series?
The New York Yankees beat the LA Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.
Who won the World Series in 1978?
The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.
Who was the MVP of the 1978 World Series?
Bucky Dent of the New York Yankees won the World Series MVP award in 1978.
How many times did the New York Yankees win the World Series in the 1970s?
In the 1970's the Yankees won the World Series twice. They won in 1977 and 1978.
Who did the New York Yankees play in the World Series during the 1970's?
The Yankees played - and beat - the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1977 & 1978 World Series.
Who played in the 1978 World Series?
The New York Yankees beat the LA Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.
Which World Series were the New York Yankees down by 3 and won?
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Who won the World Series in 1978?
The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.
Who was the MVP of the 1978 World Series?
Bucky Dent of the New York Yankees won the World Series MVP award in 1978.
What baseball team won the World Series in 1978?
The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.
Who did the New York Yankees play in the 1978 World Series?
The Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1978 World Series for the second consecutive year, 4 games to 2.
How many times did the New York Yankees win the World Series in the 1970s?
In the 1970's the Yankees won the World Series twice. They won in 1977 and 1978.
Who did the New York Yankees play in the World Series during the 1970's?
The Yankees played - and beat - the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1977 & 1978 World Series.
What was the New York Yankees team batting average in the 1978 World Series?
As a team the New York Yankees had a 306 average team batting average.
How many times did the New York Yankees win the World Series in the 1970's?
The Yankees won two World Series championships in the 1970's. They won in 1977 and 1978.
How many World Series did Reggie Jackson win with the New York Yankees?
Jackson played on back-to-back world championship teams with the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978.
How many World Series have the New York Yankees won since 1973?
The Yankees have won seven World Series since 1973.1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009.
