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1. In the 1955 World Series, the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated their nemesis, the New York Yankees, to win their first championship. How many times did the Dodgers lose to the Yankees in the World Series prior to 1955?
2. Who was the manager of the Dodgers in 1955?
3. The 1955 Dodgers became the first team to win a World Series despite what?
4. This Yankee pitcher had quite a day in the Yankees game two 4-2 victory. He drove in two runs with a base hit, and became the only left hander to pitch a complete game all year against the Dodgers.
5. Trailing 2 games to 0, which Dodger pitcher helped get them back in the series by winning game three?
6. With the series tied 2-2, the Dodgers surprised everyone by starting which rookie pitcher, instead of staff ace Don Newcombe in game 5?
7. In the 1955 World Series, Duke Snider became the first player to ______ ?
8. Who was the winning pitcher in game 7?
9. The crucial moment of the series came in the sixth inning of game 7. With the Dodgers leading 2-0, the Yankees had runners on first and second when Yogi Berra hit a long fly ball into the left field corner. Who made a spectacular running catch to prevent a double and two runs?
10. The crucial moment of the series came in the sixth inning of game 7. With the Dodgers leading 2-0, the Yankees had runners on first and second when Yogi Berra hit a long fly ball into the left field corner. What Yankee baserunner was doubled off first base, thereby ending the inning?
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