1921 World Series

In the 1921 World Series, the New York Giants beat the New York Yankees 5 games to 3.

The 1921 Series was a closely-contested matchup. The Series ended on a double play featuring a baserunning miscue.

This was the first World Series to be broadcast on radio. Sportswriter Grantland Rice announced the games over a network assembled Westinghouse.

Managers: John McGraw (Giants), Miller Huggins (Yankees)

Umpires: Cy Rigler (NL), George Moriarty (AL), Ernie Quigley (NL), Ollie Chill (AL)

Trivia

 * Every game was played at the Polo Grounds with the home team alternating.
 * This was the last of the experimental best-five-of-nine Series.

External link

 * 1921 World Series at Baseball-Reference.com