The final game of the first-ever World Series was played in October 13, 1903 between the Boston Americans (Red Sox) and the Pittsburgh Pirates. In Game 8 of the best-of-nine Series, Boston defeated Pittsburgh, 3-0, to take the championship 5 games to 3. Boston’s Bill Dinneen earned the victory over Deacon Phillippe of the Pirates.
Bill Dinneen (The Sporting News)
