1951 World Series

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the competing franchises?New York Yankees (American League) vs. New York Giants (National League)
2. What is the series result?New York Yankees defeated the New York Giants, 4 games to 2
3. Who won the 1951 World Series?The New York Yankees won the 1951 World Series, defeating the New York Giants in six games.
4. What was the famous home run that helped the Giants win the pennant?Bobby Thomson hit a walk‑off, three‑run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, a moment called the "Shot Heard 'Round the World."

National League Pennant: The championship title awarded to the winner of the National League portion of Major League Baseball's postseason.
Walk-off Home Run: A home run that ends the game by giving the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning.
Dynasty: A period of sustained success and dominance by a sports team over multiple seasons or years.
Coaxial Cable: A type of electrical cable that contains a central conductor surrounded by an insulating layer, all within a conductive shield.