1991 World Series – Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves Often hailed as the greatest World Series ever, this seven-game masterpiece featured five contests decided by one run and three going into extra innings—including Jack Morris’ legendary 10-inning shutout in Game 7. Both teams had gone from last place in 1990 to World Series contenders, adding underdog resonance. Kirby Puckett’s walk-off homer in Game 6 forced the decider, while Lonnie Smith’s baserunning blunder in Game 7 haunted Atlanta. Pitching dominated: Morris, John Smoltz, Tom Glavine, and Kevin Tapani dueled in near-perfect conditions at the Metrodome. The series lacked home runs but overflowed with suspense, strategy, and clutch defense. Broadcast on CBS, it revitalized interest in baseball during a turbulent era. Its purity—no steroids, no distractions, just raw competition—cements its legacy as baseball at its absolute finest.
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