How Old Is the World Series

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Oh, you thought that was complicated? Let’s go back to the 1880s. Back then, there was a circuit called the American Association. It competed with the National League. In 1884, they played a “World’s Championship Series.” The Providence Grays beat the New York Metropolitans. Yes, the “Mets” existed back then—sort of.

Historians call these the “pre-modern series.” They were chaotic. Rules changed mid-game. Players wore handlebar mustaches. But they were official championships. So technically, the Series could be 140 years old. Or 141 if you count 1883’s exhibition. Nobody agrees. It’s baseball’s favorite headache.

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The 1906 Rule That Changed Everything

Here’s a weird fact. The World Series wasn't a best-of-seven until 1906. The 1903 series was best-of-nine. In 1905, it was best-of-seven. But in 1906, they made it official. So if you’re a stickler for rules, the Series is exactly 118 years old. That year, the Chicago White Sox beat the Cubs. It’s still the only all-Chicago World Series. Ever.

And get this: the 1906 White Sox were called the “Hitless Wonders.” They had the worst batting average in the league. But they won. Baseball is weird. We love it.