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Win a World Series? Far-fetched joke becomes reality for young Diamondbacks franchise
PHOENIX – On November 4, 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. Diamondbacks executives reflect on the historic win 20 years later.
Memories of 2001 World Series vivid for Diamondbacks broadcaster Oscar Soria, Arizona Latino community
PHOENIX - Oscar Soria, the Spanish-language television and radio analyst of the Diamondbacks, reflects on the 2001 World Series and the impact it had on the Arizona Latino community.
Pulling back the curtain: A look behind the scenes of the College Football Playoff selection process
GRAPEVINE, Texas - Every year, the College Football Playoff selection committee selects the top-25 teams in the nation, including the four who participate in the playoff. This is a behind the scenes look at their process.
Media members recall ‘emotion’ of 2001 World Series
PHOENIX – The 2001 World Series featured the newly formed Arizona Diamondbacks and the well established New York Yankees. But for both sides, reporters had to frame coverage against the backdrop of a devastating terrorist attack just months earlier.
‘Magical’ season by Diamondbacks in 2001 still sparks fond memories for fans
PHOENIX – The 2001 World Series not only brought a championship to a D-Backs’ roster filled with veterans, it brought a championship to a hungry city that welcomed the club just four years earlier.
From expansion team to World Series winner: How Diamondbacks secured championship in just 4 seasons
PHOENIX – The Diamondbacks won the World Series in 2001, becoming the fastest expansion team to win a championship in history. How they did it can be traced back to the 1976 NBA Finals, where Jerry Colangelo learned a valuable lesson.