The original TV broadcast of Game 1 of the 1955 World Series, won by the New York Yankees, 6-5, over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the Bronx. The teams’ aces, Don Newcombe and Whitey Ford, are the starting pitchers. Joe Collins homers twice for the Yankees. This iconic game will always be remembered for the famous play when Jackie Robinson steals home in the eighth inning to bring the Dodgers within one run. The DVD includes complete pre-game and post-game and the original commercials. Viewers can choose between the TV play-by-play with Mel Allen and Vin Scully and the radio call with Al Helfer and Bob Neal. B&W. Two hours, 27 mins. DVD
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