Don Larsen pitched a Perfect game on October 8, in game 5 of the 1956 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The 1956 World Series featured the New York Yankees vs. the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Yankees won the game 2-0 against losing pitcher Sal Maglie. Mickey Mantle hit a 4th inning solo home run. Fans in attendance 64,519.
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Don Larsen threw 97 pitches with 7 strikeouts in game 5 of the World Series on October 8, 1956, resulting in a 2-0 win over the (then) Brooklyn Dodgers.
Don Larsen struck out pinch hitter Dale Mitchell for the last out of game 5 of the 1956 world Series to complete his perfect game..