The 1903 World Champion Boston Americans repeated as AL Champs in 1904. However, the National League champion Giants refused to play in a World Series. New York manager John McGraw refused to recognize the upstart American League. The Giants should have been forced to forfeit the world title in 1904. However, public pressure forced McGraw to play in the soon-to-be Fall Classic in 1905.
The 1905 Series featured Hall of Fame skippers John McGraw and Connie Mack. The Philadelphia A's unseated the Bostoners for the AL crown. The Giants won the NL by 9 games after a 105 win campaign. Then, McGraw's Giants won the championship in five games over the A's. Each game featured a shutout. The two teams boasted eight total Hall of Fame players including the series hero Christie Mathewson.
The 1905 Series featured Hall of Fame skippers John McGraw and Connie Mack. The Philadelphia A's unseated the Bostoners for the AL crown. The Giants won the NL by 9 games after a 105 win campaign. Then, McGraw's Giants won the championship in five games over the A's. Each game featured a shutout. The two teams boasted eight total Hall of Fame players including the series hero Christie Mathewson.
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