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Today in History: Don Larsen achieves perfect game in World Series

10/8/2025

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On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen of the New York Yankees achieved a historic feat by throwing the only perfect game in World Series history during Game 5 against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. This remarkable performance remains unmatched, as it was the sole no-hitter in World Series play until 2022.

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On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen of the New York Yankees achieved a historic feat by throwing the only perfect game in World Series history during Game 5 against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. This remarkable performance remains unmatched, as it was the sole no-hitter in World Series play until 2022.