1983 World Series Game 6 vs Phillies

Lore & Background

This was the last World Series that Bowie Kuhn presided over as commissioner, as well as Pete Rose’s final World Series appearance. This was the first World Series since 1956 in which the teams did not use air travel, as Baltimore and Philadelphia are approximately apart. It was the Phillies’ second World Series appearance in four years. It would be 10 years before they would appear in the Fall Classic again and 25 years before they would win another. As of , this is Baltimore's most recent World Series championship, and also their most recent appearance in a World Series. The Orioles currently hold the sixth longest championship drought in the majors.

In Their Own Story

The night air at Veterans Stadium hummed with anticipation on October 17th. As the final out of Game 5 was recorded, the Orioles dugout erupted. There was no need for packing bags again; the trophy was theirs without a sixth battle. The silence of a non-existent Game 6 loomed as a testament to their dominance that year.

Reader's Guide

The Orioles were led by first-year manager Joe Altobelli, who succeeded Earl Weaver. The Phillies were nicknamed the 'Wheeze Kids,' with an average age of 32. The series was called 'The I-95 Series.' Game 1: Phillies won 2-1. Game 2: Orioles won 4-1. Game 3: Orioles won 3-2. Game 4: Orioles won. Game 5: Orioles won 5-0.

Did You Know?

• This was the first World Series in which no umpire worked behind home plate using the outside chest protector.
• Jim Palmer's win in Game 3 made him the only pitcher to win a World Series game in three different decades.
• Steve Carlton became the first 300-game winner to pitch in a World Series in 55 years.
• For the first time in his career, Pete Rose was not in the starting lineup of a postseason game.