1961 World Series

The 1961 World Series matched the New York Yankees against the Cincinnati Reds, with the Yankees winning in 5 games to earn their 19th championship in the last 39 seasons. After the summer-long Roger Maris/Mickey Mantle pursuit of Babe Ruth's season home run record, the Series proves anti-climactic as the Yanks subdue the Reds easily.

Umpires: Ed Runge (AL), Jocko Conlan (NL), Frank Umont (AL), Augie Donatelli (NL), Bob Stewart (AL: outfield only), Shag Crawford (NL: outfield only)

MVP: Whitey Ford

Television: NBC (Mel Allen and Vin Scully announcing)

External link

 * 1961 World Series at Baseball-Reference.com