Curt Schilling 'Bloody Sock' Game 6
The bloody sock that helped break the Curse of the Bambino.
Curt Schilling's 'Bloody Sock' Game 6 occurred during the 2004 American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees. He won the game playing on an injured ankle, and by the end of his performance, blood visibly soaked part of his white sock.
Quick Facts
- Outcome
- Boston Red Sox Victory (Game 6)
Lore & Background
It states that the tendon in his right ankle had to be stabilized repeatedly, but does not specify by whom.
Did You Know?
- Schilling's Game 6 victory forced a Game 7, which the Red Sox won to capture the pennant and make their first World Series appearance since 1986.
- Schilling also pitched and won Game 2 of the 2004 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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