1986 World Series 

The 1986 World Series, the 83rd playing of the modern championship series in Major League Baseball, was a memorable battle between the New York Mets, were making their third World Series ... See full summary »

Stars:

Vin Scully, Gary Carter, Lenny Dykstra

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Vin Scully	...	Himself - Play-by-Play Announcer / ... 7 episodes, 1986
Gary Carter	...	Himself - New York Mets Catcher / ... 7 episodes, 1986
Lenny Dykstra	...	Himself - New York Mets Center Fielder / ... 7 episodes, 1986
Dwight Evans	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Right Fielder / ... 7 episodes, 1986
Dave Henderson	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Center Fielder / ... 7 episodes, 1986
Darryl Strawberry	...	Himself - New York Mets Right Fielder / ... 7 episodes, 1986
Joe Garagiola	...	Himself - Color Commentator 6 episodes, 1986
Bob Costas	...	Himself - Field Reporter / ... 6 episodes, 1986
Marv Albert	...	Himself - Field Reporter / ... 6 episodes, 1986
Marty Barrett	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Second Baseman 6 episodes, 1986
Wade Boggs	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Third Baseman 6 episodes, 1986
Bill Buckner	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox First Baseman 6 episodes, 1986
Rich Gedman	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Catcher 6 episodes, 1986
Keith Hernandez	...	Himself - New York Mets First Baseman 6 episodes, 1986
Davey Johnson	...	Himself - New York Mets Manager 6 episodes, 1986
John McNamara	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Manager 6 episodes, 1986
Spike Owen	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Shortstop 6 episodes, 1986
Jim Rice	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Left Fielder 6 episodes, 1986
Rafael Santana	...	Himself - New York Mets Shortstop 6 episodes, 1986
Mookie Wilson	...	Himself - New York Mets Left Fielder / ... 6 episodes, 1986
Wally Backman	...	Himself - New York Mets Second Baseman / ... 5 episodes, 1986
Ray Knight	...	Himself - New York Mets Third Baseman 5 episodes, 1986
Kevin Mitchell	...	Himself - New York Mets Pinch Hitter / ... 5 episodes, 1986
Danny Heep	...	Himself - New York Mets Pinch Hitter / ... 4 episodes, 1986
Lee Mazzilli	...	Himself - New York Mets Pinch Hitter / ... 4 episodes, 1986
Roger McDowell	...	Himself - New York Mets Pitcher 4 episodes, 1986
Jesse Orosco	...	Himself - New York Mets Pitcher / ... 4 episodes, 1986
Bob Stanley	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Pitcher 4 episodes, 1986
Don Baylor	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Designated Hitter / ... 3 episodes, 1986
Ron Darling	...	Himself - New York Mets Pitcher / ... 3 episodes, 1986
Sid Fernandez	...	Himself - New York Mets Pitcher 3 episodes, 1986
Mike Greenwell	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Pinch Hitter 3 episodes, 1986
Bruce Hurst	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Pitcher 3 episodes, 1986
Calvin Schiraldi	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox Pitcher 3 episodes, 1986
Dave Stapleton	...	Himself - Boston Red Sox First Baseman / ... 3 episodes, 1986
Tim Teufel	...	Himself - New York Mets Second Baseman 3 episodes, 1986

Storyline

The 1986 World Series, the 83rd playing of the modern championship series in Major League Baseball, was a memorable battle between the New York Mets, were making their third World Series appearance (last winning it all in 1969) and totaled one-hundred eight regular season wins, and the Boston Red Sox, returned to the Fall Classic after an eleven year hiatus, which helped to spread the legend of "The Curse of the Bambino" to mass public awareness.

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Plot Keywords:

world series | major league baseball | new york mets | boston red sox | baseball | 

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Genres:

Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 1986 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Fenway Park - 4 Jersey Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Sports

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Fever Pitch (2005)

User Reviews

Most exciting baseball playoffs and World Series Ever!!!!

From the 1986 Playoffs against the Astros to the World Series against the Boston Red Sox, baseball doesn't get more exciting than this. Some of the most exciting baseball games ever played were played in October 1986.

From the 16 inning thriller against the Houston Astros which was a must win game for the Mets, to the Bill Buckner play, this year in baseball will live on in legend and infamy....

The Mets team contained the likes of a Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry in their prime. The Mike Scott controversy added to the aura of the series between these two teams. If the NY Mets didn't beat the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the 1986 playoffs, they would have had to play a Game 7 against Mike Scott who was clearly cheating throughout the whole season, let alone the playoffs with his scuffed baseball tactics. These games are a must see if you never got a chance to see them.

Many people forget that when the ball went through Bill Buckner's legs, the game was already tied.