Game 5 of the 1956 World Series was played on October 8. With the Series tied, the high-stakes matchup between New York’s cross-town rivals captivated baseball fans nationwide.
It is remembered for Don Larsen’s perfect game, which gave the New York Yankees a 2–0 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Larsen retired all 27 batters he faced in order, delivering a dominant performance that baffled the Dodgers’ lineup.
Larsen’s feat has never been repeated in a World Series. He is shown here on a 1955 trading card, a year before achieving baseball immortality on the sport’s grandest stage.
