The year 1955 consisted of Sports Championship winners Brooklyn Dodgers (MLB), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Syracuse Nationals (NBA)
HIGHLIGHTS
The
1955 World Series between the
Brooklyn Dodgers and
New York Yankees was a memorable one. It was the first World Series to be televised nationally and was a thrilling seven-game series. The Dodgers were led by Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, and Duke Snider, while the Yankees were led by Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, and Whitey Ford. The series went back and forth until the seventh game, which the Yankees won 2-0. It was the first time the Yankees had won the World Series since
1949, and it was the Dodgers' last World Series appearance in
Brooklyn. The series was a classic and a great example of the rivalry between the two teams.
The
1955 Stanley Cup Finals featured the
Detroit Red Wings and the
Montreal Canadiens. The series went the full seven games, with the Red Wings ultimately emerging victorious. The Red Wings won the first two games, but the Canadiens rallied back with wins in games three and four. The Red Wings then won the next two games to capture the championship. The deciding game was a close one, with the Red Wings prevailing 3-1. The Red Wings were led by Gordie Howe, who scored two goals in the final game. The series was an exciting one, and it was the first Stanley Cup championship for the Red Wings in 17 years.
The
1955 NBA championship final series between
Syracuse Nationals and
Fort Wayne Pistons was a best-of-seven series that went the full seven games. The
Syracuse Nationals were the defending champions while the
Fort Wayne Pistons were making their first appearance in the finals. The series was back and forth, with neither team able to gain a decisive advantage. In the end, the
Syracuse Nationals came out on top, winning the series 4-3. The series was marked by close games, with four of the seven games decided by four points or less. The
Syracuse Nationals were led by Hall of Famers Dolph Schayes and George Yardley, who combined for over 40 points per game in the series. The
Fort Wayne Pistons were led by Hall of Famers George Yardley and Andy Phillip, who also combined for over 40 points per game. The
1955 NBA championship was the first title for the
Syracuse Nationals, and the first time a team from the Eastern Division had won the championship.