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A few different reasons really. First off, it was the latest in the year a World Series ever started (Oct. 27) because of games being pushed back on account of 9/11. Also, the Arizona Diamondbacks were only in their fourth season of existence when they reached the Series (a record). The Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees in the Series, a team which has won by and far the most Championships, making the Diamondbacks' victory sort of an underdog story.
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How many times have the New York Yankees been to the World Series and lost?
They have played in 40 World Series and have won 27. So they have lost 13.
Team with the most world series losses?
The New York Yankees have lost 88 World Series games. Of course, they have been in 39 World Series so it would only make sense that they have lost the most games. They have also won the most World Series games with 130.
Did Boston redsox ever played in a world series against the Yankees?
Red Sox and Yankees are in the same league (American) and so they can not meet in the World Series since the World Series is played between the winners of the American League and National League of the Major Baseball League
Is the league championship series a seven game series?
The baseball playoff competitions are structured so the team that advances and wins the World Series must win 11 games. The breakdown is as follows: American/National League Division Series - Best 3 of 5 games American/National League Championship Series - Best 4 of 7 games World Series - Best 4 of 7 games.
How many years has Alex Rodriguz been a part of the world series title?
2009, with the Yankees, is Alex Rodriguez's only World Title ... so far.
