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Today in History: Don Larsen throws only World Series perfect game
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- On October 8, 1956, New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen delivered a perfect game in Game 5 of the World Series, retiring all 27 Brooklyn Dodgers batters at Yankee Stadium. His flawless performance remains the sole perfect game in World Series history, a milestone unmatched until a combined no-hit effort in 2022.