During Game 1 of the 1955 World Series on September 28 at Yankee Stadium, Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson stole home against New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford and catcher Yogi Berra in a bold display of speed. With the score tied 3-3 in the eighth inning, Robinson broke from third base on a 1-1 pitch to Frank Kellert, sliding safely under Berra's tag—a close call that sparked years of debate as Berra argued the call. This was Robinson’s first stolen base in World Series histor

Today In 1955: The Brooklyn #Dodgers win their first World Series championship when they finally defeat their crosstown rival New York #Yankees in seven games! #MLB #History #Postseason | Baseball by BSmile

Today In 1955: In the opening game of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, Brooklyn #Dodgers star Jackie Robinson steals home vs. New York #Yankees catcher Yogi Berra. He was called safe, but Yogi always maintained that he was out! #MLB #Legends #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

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