- CF - Fred Lynn

- 1B-DH - Cecil Cooper

- LF-RF - Bernie Carbo

- LF-DH - Jim Rice

- RF - Dwight Evans

- 1B - Carl Yastrzemski

- 2B - Denny Doyle

- 3B - Rico Petrocelli

- SS - Rick Burleson

- SP - Luis Tiant

- SP-RP - Reggie Cleveland

- SP - Bill Lee

- SP-RP - Roger Moret

- SP - Rick Wise

- RP - Jim Willoughby

- RP - Dick Drago

The 1983 Stanley Cup Final brought together two teams at very different points in their respective arcs. The New York Islanders were attempting to secure a fourth straight championship, having established themselves as the dominant team of the early '80s with a methodical, disciplined style of play. The Edmonton Oilers, in just their fourth NHL season, were driven by an explosive offense led by Wayne Gretzky, who had just posted an NHL-record 196 points in the regular season. Game 2, played on May 12 in Edmonton, reflected the broader clash between experience and firepower. While the Oilers generated pressure with their high-tempo attack, the Islanders relied on structured defensive play and opportunistic scoring, bolstered by Billy Smith's goaltending and physical tone-setting.

This game continued the narrative that had formed during the playoffs — Edmonton sweeping past Winnipeg and Calgary before ousting Chicago, while the Islanders ground through Washington, the Rangers, and Boston. In this second game of the Finals, the Islanders showed why they remained a difficult opponent to crack, frustrating the Oilers’ young core with consistent forechecking and timely counterattacks. The Oilers, despite their talent, struggled to convert opportunities against a veteran team that didn’t stray from its postseason formula.

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- 1972 MLB Standings

- Wednesday, April 26, 1972

- Start Time: 7:35 p.m. Local

- Attendance: 6,193

- Venue: Yankee Stadium I

- Radio Announcers

- Frank Messer

- Phil Rizzuto

- Bill White

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- Starting Lineups

- 1972 Oakland Athletics

- 1 - SS - Bert Campaneris

- 2 - LF - Joe Rudi

- 3 - RF - Reggie Jackson

- 4 - 3B - Sal Bando

- 5 - CF - Bobby Brooks

- 6 - C - Dave Duncan

- 7 - 1B - Mike Epstein

- 8 - 2B - Larry Brown

- 9 - P - Denny McLain

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- 1972 New York Yankees

- 1 - 2B - Horace Clarke

- 2 - C - Thurman Munson

- 3 - CF - Bobby Murcer

- 4 - LF - Roy White

- 5 - 1B - Felipe Alou

- 6 - RF - Johnny Callison

- 7 - 3B - Rich McKinney

- 8 - SS - Gene Michael

- 9 - P - Mike Kekich

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From 1901 to 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates established themselves as one of baseball’s most tradition-rich franchises, with periods of dominance, iconic players, and influential managers helping shape the team’s identity through the first six decades of the 20th century.

- 1970 MLB Standings

- Thursday, April 30, 1970

- Attendance: 5,149

- Venue: Candlestick Park

- Radio Announcers

- Lindsey Nelson

- Ralph Kiner

- Bob Murphy

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- Starting Lineups

- 1970 New York Mets

- 1 - CF - Tommie Agee

- 2 - SS - Bud Harrelson

- 3 - LF - Cleon Jones

- 4 - 1B - Donn Clendenon

- 5 - RF - Ron Swoboda

- 6 - 3B - Joe Foy

- 7 - 2B - Al Weis

- 8 - C - Duffy Dyer

- 9 - P - Nolan Ryan

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- 1970 San Francisco Giants

- 1 - CF - Bobby Bonds

- 2 - 2B - Ron Hunt

- 3 - RF - Ken Henderson

- 4 - 1B - Willie McCovey

- 5 - C - Dick Dietz

- 6 - 3B - Jim Davenport

- 7 - LF - Bob Taylor

- 8 - SS - Hal Lanier

- 9 - P - Mike McCormick

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- 1968 MLB Standings

- Sunday, April 28, 1968

- Start Time: 2:06 p.m. Local

- Venue: Yankee Stadium I

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- Radio Announcers

- Jerry Coleman

- Phil Rizzuto

- Frank Messer

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- Starting Lineups

- 1968 Detroit Tigers

- 1 - 2B - Dick McAuliffe

- 2 - CF - Mickey Stanley

- 3 - RF - Al Kaline

- 4 - C - Bill Freehan

- 5 - 1B - Norm Cash

- 6 - LF - Jim Northrup

- 7 - 3B - Don Wert

- 8 - SS - Ray Oyler

- 9 - P - Joe Sparma

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- 1968 New York Yankees

- 1 - 2B - Horace Clarke

- 2 - C - Jake Gibbs

- 3 - 1B - Mickey Mantle

- 4 - RF - Roy White

- 5 - CF - Bill Robinson

- 6 - LF - Steve Whitaker

- 7 - 3B - Bobby Cox

- 8 - SS - Gene Michael

- 9 - P - Bill Monbouquette

The 1980 Philadelphia Phillies delivered the most celebrated season in franchise history to that point, capturing their first-ever World Series title after nearly a century of trying. Managed by Dallas Green, the team combined veteran leadership, clutch hitting, and a deep pitching staff to finish 91–71 and win the National League East in a tightly contested race.Mike Schmidt led the charge with an MVP season, blasting 48 home runs and driving in 121 runs while playing elite defense at third base. He was the undisputed anchor of the lineup. Pete Rose, in his second year with the Phillies, brought postseason experience and grit, while Greg Luzinski, Bake McBride, and Garry Maddox rounded out a dangerous offense.The pitching staff was anchored by Steve Carlton, who went 24–9 and won his third Cy Young Award. Tug McGraw provided energy and reliability out of the bullpen, delivering several key performances in high-leverage situations down the stretch and into the postseason.The Phillies survived a dramatic NLCS against the Houston Astros, considered one of the greatest playoff series ever played. In the World Series, they defeated the Kansas City Royals in six games, with Schmidt and Carlton leading the way and McGraw striking out Willie Wilson to seal the title.The 1980 Phillies ended decades of frustration for the franchise and their fanbase, finally securing a championship for a team that had long carried the burden of being baseball’s oldest and most title-starved club.- 3B - Mike Schmidt- LF-RF - Lonnie Smith- RF - Bake McBride- LF - Greg Luzinski- 2B - Manny Trillo- 1B - Pete Rose- CF - Garry Maddox- C - Bob Boone- SS - Larry Bowa- SP - Bob Walk- SP - Steve Carlton- SP-RP - Randy Lerch- SP - Dick Ruthven- RP - Tug McGraw- RP - Ron Reed