October 13, 1903, marked a new chapter in American sport. On that cool autumn afternoon at the Huntington Avenue Grounds, the Boston Americans made history, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates three to nothing and claiming the very first World Series championship. Before a crowd of more than seven thousand cheering fans, Bill Dinneen pitched a masterpiece, scattering four hits and striking out seven, including the mighty Honus Wagner for the final out. The stands erupted as the Royal Rooters sang “Tessie” and waved their flags high. Baseball, once divided by rival leagues, had found its champion and its crown. In this episode, we look back at the day Boston took its place in the record books, when courage, skill, and a steady arm sealed a victory that would shape the future of the game forever. This is the story of Game Eight, the birth of the World Series.

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