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Who threw out the first ball to Yogi Berra?

Bucky Dent. Supposedly, the Yankees brought Bucky Dent into the park in hopes of jinxing the Red Sox. It didn't work.

Game 7 took place on what Yankee star's birthday?

Mickey Mantle. Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931, and died on August 13, 1995.

How many hits did Red Sox starter Derek Lowe allow?

One. That hit was a single to Derek Jeter, resulting in an RBI single as Miguel Cairo scored.

Which Yankee did not pitch in Game 7?

Paul Quantrill. Paul Quantrill gave up David Ortiz's game-winning home run in Game 4 to begin the Red Sox comeback.

Who made the only error of the game for the Yankees?

Esteban Loaiza. It was a throwing error which resulted in Johnny Damon and Bill Mueller going to second and third respectively.

Which Red Sox player got the only RBI that was not a home run?

Orlando Cabrera. Cabrera hit a sacrifice fly to centerfield, making the score 10-3.

What starting pitcher came in and gave up two runs to the Yankees in the 7th inning?

Pedro Martinez. Martinez heard the "who's your daddy?" chants until he pushed his fastball to 93 miles per hour.

Which pitcher was on the mound for the final out?

Alan Embree. Embree pitched the bottom of the 9th in front of the stunned Yankee fans.

Which Yankee player made the final out?

Ruben Sierra. Sierra grounded out to second baseman Pokey Reese on a 2-1 pitch.

At 12:01 a.m. on October 21, the Red Sox clinched the pennant on what other Yankee star's birthday?

Whitey Ford. Lefty Whitey Ford won 236 games in his career with the Yankees, losing only 106.