A billionaire and Washington native, he gave the city its first baseball championship in 95 years, along with 20 million square feet of shopping malls and housing.
Category: World Series
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Ted Lerner, Developer Who Bought and Built the Washington Nationals, Dies at 97
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Sal Bando, Captain of Championship Oakland Athletics, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Sports:He was a calming presence on a volatile squad, one of the few teams in baseball history to win the World Series three years in a row.
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Tom Browning, Who Pitched a Perfect Game for the Reds, Dies at 62
The New York Times – Sports:He had a reputation as a colorful character, but he was probably best known for the gem he threw against the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988.
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Curt Simmons, Last of the Phillies’ Whiz Kids, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Sports:A three-time All Star pitcher, he helped Philadelphia win the pennant in 1950 and was with the Cardinals when they won the 1964 World Series.
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40 Chickens in 40 Days: How a Philadelphia Man Cheered His City
The New York Times – Sports:Alexander Tominsky was on an epic quest to give Philadelphia something to celebrate, but he said he felt relieved to be done with the challenge. “My body is ready to repair,” he said.
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Dusty Baker Finally Gets a World Series Title as Manager
The New York Times – Sports:Dusty Baker first World Series title as a manager is a crowning achievement for a beloved player, manager and person.
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Jeremy Pena of Houston Astros Wins World Series MVP
The New York Times – Sports:Jeremy Peña had big shoes to fill when Carlos Correa left the Houston Astros. Peña responded by being the first rookie position player to be named World Series M.V.P.
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
The New York Times – Sports:A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
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Houston Astros Win World Series
The New York Times – Sports:Dogged by criticism that they could not win without sign-stealing, Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to complete a nearly perfect postseason.
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World Series: These Are Still Jeff Luhnow’s Astros
The New York Times – Sports:Jeff Luhnow was fired over Houston’s elaborate sign-stealing scheme. He takes responsibility but not blame and has moved on to building soccer teams.
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Here’s a Curveball: What About Pressly for Series M.V.P.?
The New York Times – Sports:No player has enhanced his team’s chances of winning the World Series more than Ryan Presley, whose hellacious breaking pitches have Houston on the cusp of a title.
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World Series: Struggling Phillies Bring Back Memories of 1983
The New York Times – Sports:Wearing throwback uniforms meant to evoke the glory of 1980, Philadelphia found itself lost at the plate, just as the team had been in 1983.