Shocktober: The Biggest Upsets in World Series History

Baseball's October showcase has provided some high drama over the years. Willie Mays's spectacular catch in 1954, Bill Mazeroski's walk-off homer in 1960, and Kirk Gibson's pinch-hit blast in 1988 are just a few of the memorable moments that have dominated highlight reels. The outcome of the Series has not always been terribly surprising-especially during the late 1940s and early 1950s when the Yankees captured five consecutive championships, breaking their previous record of four straight ...