1977 World Series

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/1977-world-series

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 league representation?American League Champion: New York Yankees; National League Champion: Los Angeles Dodgers
2. What is the broadcast network?The series was televised nationally on ABC
3. Who won the 1977 World Series?The New York Yankees won the 1977 World Series, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers.
4. Why was Reggie Jackson called "Mr. October"?Reggie Jackson earned the nickname "Mr. October" because he hit many important home runs and helped the Yankees win the series.

Best-of-seven playoff: A postseason series format where the first team to achieve four victories wins the championship.
American League (AL): One of the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball, represented by the Yankees.
National League (NL): The other league in Major League Baseball, represented by the Dodgers.
Clutch Hitting: The ability of a batter to perform exceptionally well in high-pressure, game-deciding situations.