An estimated 3.5 million Americans viewed the first televised World Series at bars, restaurants and storefronts. Bettmann/Getty Images by James Walker, Saint Xavier University Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk desperately waving at his home run to stay in play. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kirk Gibson pumping his arms as he hobbles around second base … Continued
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