Yankees defeat Dodgers in final game of World Series in New York

Yankees defeat Dodgers in final game of World Series in New York

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Interactive Video

History, English, Sports

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the Yankees and Dodgers managers in 1952 and 1953, highlighting the challenges faced by the Dodgers and the strategic plays that led to their success. It focuses on Billy Martin's pivotal hit in the Diamond Classic and Hank Bauer's series-winning run, culminating in a record-breaking fifth World Championship.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the manager of the Yankees in 1952?

Billy Martin

Charlie Dressen

Casey Stangl

Hank Bauer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did the Dodgers skipper match wits with the Yankees?

1950

1953

1952

1951

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the hitting hero of the Diamond Classic?

Casey Stangl

Charlie Dressen

Hank Bauer

Billy Martin

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Hank Bauer's contribution in the series?

He scored the series-winning run

He was the MVP

He was the best pitcher

He hit a home run

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Great World Championships had been won by the time of this record-breaking event?

Six

Five

Four

Three