Before the birth of the WorldSeries in 1903, there were other postseason championships that took place as early as 1884.
The first WorldSeries, in 1903, was a best-of-nine affair arranged between the champions of the older National League (founded in 1876) and the American League.
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Phillies catcher Bob Boone's knees were so sore by the end of the WorldSeries, that he could barely make it to the mound after the final out was recorded.