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November 3: Today's featured birthday is that of Larry Herndon, who turns 71.

1958 - After dropping the first three games of the Japan Series, the Nishitetsu Lions win their fourth straight for an amazing comeback. Kazuhisa Inao has all four victories.
1973 - Two-run homers by Reggie Jackson and Bert Campaneris in the 3rd inning seal the deal for the Athletics as they take their second straight World Series in seven games over the Mets.
1975 - Carlton Fisk hits one of the most memorable homers in World Series records in the 12th inning to tie the 1975 World Series (logo pictured) at three games apiece.
1980 - The Philadelphia Phillies claim their first-ever World Series title as they take Game 6 of the 1980 World Series against the Kansas City Royals.
1998 - The New York Yankees win their 24th World Series title, capping an amazing season for the team. They sweep the Padres in four games in the Fall Classic. Scott Brosius is named Series MVP.
2000 - Kimiyasu Kudoh reaches 94 career strikeouts in Japan Series play, a record, but his Yomiuri Giants drop the game to the Daiei Hawks.

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