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How many home runs did Bernie Williams hit in the 2001 ALCS when his Yankees played the Seattle Mariners?

3. Williams hit three home runs in five games to give the Yankees a World Series bid over the Seattle Mariners four games to one. Bernie finished the series with a .235 average, three home runs, and five RBIs.

Which three Yankee legends threw out the first pitch of game four of the 2001 World Series, between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks?

Phil Rizzuto, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford. They did this on October 31st, in front of an attendance of 55,863 screaming fans. The Yankees legendary stars' presence propelled the Yankees to a four to three win in extra innings.

Which Hollywood star sang, "God Bless America", in game six of the 2001 World Series?

Jessica Simpson. Simpson sang on Nov. 3, in front of 49,707 fans at New York's Yankee Stadium. Jessica was apparently bad luck for the Yankees, with Arizona crushing the Yankees in game six, 15-2. The Diamondbacks went on to win the series, four games to three.

Tyoshi Shinjo became the first Japanese player to play in a World Series game on October 19th, 2002 in game one. He was designated-hitter for the San Francisco Giants. Where was his bat sent?

To the MLB Hall of Fame (To a lab for testing, To a fan, To his home in Japan). Many believe the first was Hideki Irabu on the 1998 New York Yankees, but Irabu did not technically play in a game. Shinjo appeared in three games in the 2002 World Series, hitting for a .167 average, with three strikeouts.

What team stunned the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series four games to two?

Florida Marlins. The Marlins won their second World Series in just their 10th year of existence, led by young pitchers Brad Penny and Dontrelle Willis.

What team won its first World Series since 1918 in 2004, breaking the Curse of the Bambino?

Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918 in 2004, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals four games to none, breaking the 86-year slump. They came back from a three games to none deficit against the New York Yankees in the 2004 ALCS.

What is the name of the back-up third baseman that hit a home run in the bottom of the 11th in game seven of the 2003 ALCS, to send the Yankees to the World Series instead of the Boston Red Sox?

Aaron Boone. Boone hit one just over the left field fence off knuckleballer Tim Wakefield to give the Yankees a 6-5 win over the Red Sox. This was Boone's only year with the Yankees.

Which one of these former players did not throw out the first pitch of the 2005 World Series, between the Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros?

Bo Jackson. Martin, Shaw, Landis, Luis Aparico, Billy Pierce, and Jim Rivera all went out to the mound to throw out the first pitch of game one of the 2005 World Series at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.

How many times in the 20th Century did the St. Louis Cardinals go to the World Series?

15. Their first trip was their first crown in 1926, managed by player-manager Rogers Hornsby. The Cardinals won nine of their World Series in the century.

What two teams went to battle in the 2007 World Series?

Boston Red Sox and Colorado Rockies. Boston swept Colorado in four games, clinching their second World Series in four years.