The arizona diamondbacks began play in 1998, along with. Arizona diamondbacks lineup and arizona diamondbacks rotation. The diamondbacks won the 2001 world series in their fourth year of existence. He was also part of the diamondbacks postseason roster to serve as a backup first baseman and eventually won the world series over the yankees. Ap photojoe cavaretta, file thursday was supposed to be opening day and a first look at the 2020 arizona diamondbacks. Arizona diamondbacks 4 vs new york yankees 3 2001 world series fast facts. Angels astros athletics blue jays braves brewers cardinals cubs diamondbacks dodgers giants indians mariners marlins mets nationals orioles padres phillies. Taking a look at what some of the key members of the diamondbacks 2001. It took them 7 games but they pulled off one of the greatest upsets in world series history. The 2001 arizona diamondbacks team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 2001 season. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. The 2001 arizona diamondbacks, in their fourth year of existence, looked to improve on their. The ten best and ten worst arizona diamondbacks since the. If not linked, then no profile on the site pos defensive position age players age for the selected season or as of a current date if in yy.
Nov 04, 2011 the 2001 arizona diamondbacks were powered by the tandem of randy johnson and curt schilling, who combined for 43 wins in the regular season. To date the teams only world series champion, they conquered the hated new york yankees in story book fashion in just their 4th year of existence. In the seventh inning of the seventh game of the 97th world series a strange desert wind arose as gently as a whisper inside bank one ballpark in phoenix and. But in world series play, the yankees are 161 in the last three fall classics, losing that one time, 42, to the mets in 2000. Sep 20, 2010 new york yankees 2 at arizona diamondbacks 3, f a fitting finale to one of the best world series ever. The 2001 arizona diamondbacks were powered by the tandem of randy johnson and curt schilling, who combined for 43 wins in the regular season. The 97th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion arizona diamondbacks and the threetime defending world series champions and american league al champion new york yankees. Can you name the 2001 arizona diamondbacks world series roster a quiz by tstewart14.
They finished the regular season with a record of 9270, which was good enough for the division title. The 2001 arizona diamondbacks, in their fourth year of existence, looked to improve on their 2000 season. World series arizona diamondbacks mlb shirts for sale ebay. The 2001 world series featured the new york yankees, who were seeking to become only the second team in major league history to win four straight world series titles joining the 19361939 and 19491953 yankees, against the arizona diamondbacks, who were the youngest expansion team in history, four years old, to appear in. Oct 20, 2019 the 2001 diamondbacks boasted a lineup with a bunch of 30something veterans. This opening day, rewatch 2001 diamondbacks postseason games. After his bloop single in game seven of the 2001 world series plated jay bell with the winning run for the arizona diamondbacks, luis gonzalez would never have to purchase another drink in.
Louis and the world series with the yankees tend to overshadow the national league championship series battle with atlanta. A payroll bubble ensued and once it popped, the diamondbacks crashed to 111 losses in 2004. Entering their 14th season in 2011, the arizona diamondbacks have won four national league west division championships 1999, 200102, 2007 since entering major league baseball as an expansion franchise in 1998. With diamondbacks clothing sporting the iconic team logo, insignia, and oldschool mascots, you can pay homage to everything that makes this team what it is. The 2001 diamondbacks boasted a lineup with a bunch of 30something veterans. Visit for the complete box score, playbyplay, and win probability. After his bloop single in game seven of the 2001 world series plated jay bell with the winning run for the arizona diamondbacks, luis gonzalez would never have to purchase another drink in arizona. In what is being hailed as one of the most exciting world series of all time, luis gonzalez left hit an rbi single with one out in the bottom of the ninth to give the arizona diamondbacks a 32, game 7 victory over the new york yankees. That is the situation the new york yankees faced yet desperately wanted to avoid late in the fourth game of the 2001 world series. Desert classic in a scintillating world series, marked by. Arizona racked up 23 more runs than new york over the seven games, the largest run differential the number of runs scored by a team in all games, minus the.
The 2001 arizona diamondbacks roster for the mlb regular season and playoffs. He spent eight seasons with the diamondbacks with a 45. Dbacks celebrate 2001 champions 1997 expansion draft records, stats and awards alltime rosters yearbyyear results uniforms timeline history edwin jacksons nohitter below is an advertisement. Count is ontextual to the purpose of the grid salary salary for the selected. Despite being in the league for only 22 seasons, the diamondbacks have already done something 7 other teams havent. Taking a look at what some of the key members of the diamondbacks 2001 world series championship team are doing now. Entering their 14th season in 2011, the arizona diamondbacks have won four national league west division championships 1999, 2001 02, 2007 since entering major league baseball as an expansion franchise in 1998. Surviving two stunning losses in games 4 and 5, the diamondbacks found their own late. Louis cardinals in five games to advance to the franchises first ever world series appearance.
The only other world series losses under torre were in game 1 12 to 1 and game 2 4 to 0 at new york against atlanta in 1996, a. He inserted three righthanded bats against new york starter andy pettitte, sarcastically calling it an offensive juggernaut of a righthanded lineup. The arizona diamondbacks have won one world series in their short history. Game 1 was a good battle between johnson and atlantas greg maddux. Mar 26, 2020 the diamondbacks won the 2001 world series in their fourth year of existence. The dbacks pounded a world series record 22 hits off four yankee pitchers.
Make offer arizona diamondbacks 2001 world series limited edition collector pin set sealed arizona diamondbacks luis gonzales 2001 worldserieschampions jersey type t. Arizona had the best onetwo pitching combination in the majors. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. The diamondbacks defeated the yankees, four games to three to win. Lot detail 2001 arizona diamondbacks signed line up card. Despite being taken to the brink of elimination after three dramatic games in new york, the diamondbacks battled back at home and won it all in an incredible ninth inning comeback in game 7. Dbacks celebrate 2001 champions 1997 expansion draft records, stats and awards alltime rosters yearbyyear results uniforms. The 2001 arizona diamondbacks won the world series. Unif uniform number, if available player name name of the player.
The yankees aimed to be the first team to win four straight titles since winning five championships from 1949 to 1953. How the 2001 dbacks served as a model for the 2019 nats. Luis gonzalez hit 57 home runs, third in the nl behind. Lead by luis gonzalez and a dominate pitching staff, this team will never be forgotten. With good reason, because the diamondbacks owned this series. Won world series 43 over new york yankees won nl championship series. When thinking back on the 2001 arizona season, the division series with st. The 2001 world series featured the expansion diamondbacks who won their first nl pennant in their fourth year, breaking the record held by the marlins. And then there is the greatest cubs of them all, ernie banks who was the consistent force in the middle of the cubs lineup. In the world series, they won a dramatic sevengame series against the new york yankees on a walkoff hit by. The 2001 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2001 season. And of those that did, none ever had to do it against a team with starters as hot as the arizona diamondbacks have in curt schilling and randy johnson.
The only other world series losses under torre were in game 1 12 to 1 and game 2 4 to 0 at new york against atlanta in 1996, a series new york won, four games to two. Arizona manager bob brenly, secondguessed most of the series, now looks like a genius. The 2002 diamondbacks followed up their historic world series championship in 2001 by winning the nl west again the next year. Overbay made his major league debut on september 19, 2001. Cheer on the snakes in always soft, anywearable diamondbacks shirts. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. From those ashes, a more humbly assembled roster slowly brought the team. In 2001, they famously won the world series over the heavily favored new york yankees when luis gonzalez walked it off against the best closer in baseball in game 7.
The first card is a blue card and dated 10 2001 for game 4 of the. Overbay appeared in 2 games getting one hit out of 2 plate appearances during his brief stint in the majors in 2001. To date the teams only world series champion, they conquered the hated new york yankees in story book fashion in. Good, solid players with track records such as luis gonzalez, mark grace, matt williams, steve finley and reggie sanders. Arizona diamondbacks manager bob brenly considers lineup changes, in light of designated hitter rule in effect at yankee stadium s. They won 98 games, 6 more than the previous season. Angels astros athletics blue jays braves brewers cardinals cubs diamondbacks dodgers giants indians mariners. They had to contend in what was a strong national league west division. The dbacks have won 5 national league west division titles, a national league pennant, and the world series in 2001. The 2001 world series featured the new york yankees, who were seeking to become only the second team in major league history to win four straight world series titles joining the 19361939 and 19491953 yankees, against the arizona diamondbacks, who were the youngest expansion team in history, four years old, to appear in their first world series. For the arizona diamondbacks, it was randy johnson and the 2001 world series. Singing dog contest on johnny carsons tonight show.
Arizona diamondbacks alltime starting lineup roster. New york yankees 2 at arizona diamondbacks 3, f a fitting finale to one of the best world series ever. This team certainly had their backs against the wall going up the new york yankees. Mlb 2001 arizona diamondbacks world series championship rings replica duration. Arizona diamondbacks 4 new york yankees 3 october 27 november 4, 2001. The 2001 world series pitted the mighty yankees, winners of 26 world series championships, against the upstart diamondbacks, winners of 2 postseason series.
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