WATCH: Classic ⚾: Jackie Robinson stars in 1955 World Series
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The Brooklyn Dodgers - now the Los Angeles Dodgers - won their first World Series in 1955 by defeating the New York Yankees in seven games.
Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier on April 15, 1947, made several big plays during the series, including his iconic steal of home plate in Game 1.
Watch the classic footage as MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day:
HEADLINES
- May's perfect game bid broken up in Dodgers' sweep of White Sox
- Ray lifts Giants over D-Backs with his 1st complete game in 8 years
- Judge draws 23rd intentional walk to tie Mantle's 1957 Yankees record
- Blue Jays complete sweep of Yankees to take AL East lead
- Wood's career-high 5 hits lead Nationals past Tigers
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