The 1978 American League Championship Series was held between the New York Yankees and the Kansas City Royals for the third consecutive year. The Royals won 92 games that year and won the Western Division title by 5 games over the Texas Rangers. The Yankees overcame a midseason deficit of 14 games and went on to win a one-game playoff against the Boston Red Sox to win the Eastern crown and finish with 100 wins. The following are the baseball events of the year 1978 throughout the world. ... In Major League Baseball, the American League Championship Series (ALCS), played in October, is a playoff round that determines the winner of the American League pennant. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations American League (1969–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 5, 10, 20, 42 Name Kansas City Royals (1969–present) Ballpark Kauffman Stadium (1973–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1961–present) West Division (1972–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 26,34,42 Name Texas Rangers (1972–present) Washington Senators (1961-1971) Ballpark Ameriquest Field in Arlington (1994–present) a. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds (1901-1911) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 2004...

Unlike the prior two ALCS which went five games, this one only took the Yankees four games to wrap up, and the Yankees went on to represent the American League in the 1978 World Series. Notable performers in this series included Reggie Jackson, who hit two home runs, and Chris Chambliss, who had six base hits in 15 at bats. George Brett and Amos Otis were the hitting stars for the Royals. 1978 World Series Logo The 1978 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 1977 Series, with the Yankees winning in six games to repeat as champions. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ... Mark McGwire swinging for the fences. ... Chris Chambliss (born Carroll Christopher Chambliss on December 26, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio) was a Major League Baseball player from 1971-1988 for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. ... George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale, West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals. ... Amos Joseph Otis {born April 26, 1947 in Mobile, Alabama) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played fot the New York Mets (1967, 1969), Kansas City Royals (1970-1983) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1984). ...

Managers: Bob Lemon, New York; Whitey Herzog, Kansas City Robert Granville Lemon (September 22, 1920 - January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Whitey Herzog (born November 9, 1931) is a former major league baseball player and manager. ...

Umpires: Lou DiMuro, Rich Garcia, Ron Luciano, Bill Kunkel, Dave Phillips, Terry Cooney This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ron Luciano (June 28, 1937 - January 18, 1995) was a major league umpire, known for his flamboyant style, simple love for the game, and clever quotes. ...

Television: ABC (Keith Jackson and Howard Cosell reporting) The American Broadcasting Company ( oftenly known as ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Keith Jackson (born October 18, 1928) is an American sportscaster, known for his several decades of work with the ABC television network. ... Howard William Cosell, born Howard William Cohen (March 25, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American sports journalist on American television. ...

Game 1

October 3: Royals Stadium October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Kauffman Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri, that is a part of the Truman Sports Complex that also includes Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. ...

Reggie Jackson had three hits, including a double and a 3-run HR. James Louis Beattie (born July 4, 1954 in Hampton, Virginia), is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1978-1986. ... Dennis Patrick Leonard (Born May 8th, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY) One of the Kansas City Royals most dominating pitchers of the late 70s and early 80s, but a promising career cut short due to injuries. ... Kenneth Earl Clay (born April 6, 1954 in Lynchburg, Virginia) was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1977 to 1981 for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ...

Game 2

October 4: Royals Stadium October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Kauffman Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri, that is a part of the Truman Sports Complex that also includes Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. ...

Lawrence Cyril Gura (born November 26, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois) was a left-handed baseball pitcher. ... Eduardo Figueroa Padilla (born October 14, 1948 in Ciales, Puerto Rico), was a Major League Baseball player from 1974-1981 for the California Angels, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Oakland Athletics. ... Frederick Joseph Patek (born October 9, 1944) was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, and California Angels. ...

Game 3

October 6: Yankee Stadium October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years). ... This is about the stadium the New York Yankees currently play in. ...

Munson's two-run, 460-foot HR off of Bird proved to be the game winner and offset Brett's three solo homers. Richard Michael Goose Gossage (born July 5, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... James Douglas Bird (born March 5, 1950 in Corona, California) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher from 1973 to 1983. ... George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale, West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals. ... Reginald Martinez Reggie Jackson (born May 18, 1946), nicknamed Mr. ... Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played with the New York Yankees from 1969 to 1979. ...

Game 4

October 7: Yankee Stadium October 7 is the 280th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (281st in leap years). ... This is about the stadium the New York Yankees currently play in. ...

Nettles' HR tied the game in the second, and Roy White's HR proved to be the game winner. Pitcher Ron Guidry Ronald Ames Guidry (Louisiana Lightning and Gator) (born August 28, 1950 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. ... Dennis Patrick Leonard (Born May 8th, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY) One of the Kansas City Royals most dominating pitchers of the late 70s and early 80s, but a promising career cut short due to injuries. ... Richard Michael Goose Gossage (born July 5, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. ... Graig Nettles (born August 20, 1944 in San Diego, California) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and left-handed batter who played for the Minnesota Twins (1967-69), Cleveland Indians (1970-72), New York Yankees (1973-83), San Diego Padres (1984-86), Atlanta Braves (1987) and Montreal Expos... Roy Hilton White (born December 27, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, California) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees between 1965 and 1979. ...

See also

• 1978 in baseball

The following are the baseball events of the year 1978 throughout the world. ...

External links

• Series statistics at Baseball Reference