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Today In Dodgers History: 1981 World Series Win Against Yankees; Clayton Kershaw Receives Roberto Clemete Award

On Oct. 28, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium to win the 1981 World Series. The championship was the Dodgers’ fifth overall, first since 1965, and one of two the…

By Matthew Moreno · Dodger Blue

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:20 PM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 9-2 on October 28, 1981, to win the World Series.
Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, and Steve Yeager were named co-MVPs of the 1981 Fall Classic.
Game 6 was the final appearance together for the Dodgers infield of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey, and Bill Russell.

The Story in 60 Seconds

On October 28, 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured the 1981 World Series title by defeating the New York Yankees 9-2 in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium. After falling behind 2-0 in the series, Los Angeles rallied to win four straight games, capturing their fifth championship in franchise history and their first since 1965.

Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, and Steve Yeager shared World Series MVP honors following the victory. The contest also marked the final game played together by the Dodgers' long-standing infield of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Cey, and Bill Russell. Additionally, on the same date in 2012, Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw received the Roberto Clemente Award.

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