1929 World Series

The 1929 World Series featured the American League (AL) champion Philadelphia Athletics playing against the National League (NL) champion Chicago Cubs. The Athletics defeated the Cubs in five games to win the Series.

1929 World Series
Team (Wins) Manager(s) Season
Philadelphia Athletics (4) Connie Mack 104–46, .693, GA: 18
Chicago Cubs (1) Joe McCarthy 98–54, .645, GA: 10+12
DatesOctober 8–14
VenueWrigley Field (Chicago)
Shibe Park (Philadelphia)
UmpiresBill Klem (NL), Bill Dinneen (AL), Charley Moran (NL), Roy Van Graflan (AL)
Hall of FamersUmpire:
Bill Klem
Athletics:
Connie Mack (manager)
Mickey Cochrane
Jimmie Foxx
Lefty Grove
Eddie Collins
Al Simmons
Cubs:
Joe McCarthy (manager)
Kiki Cuyler
Gabby Hartnett
Rogers Hornsby
Hack Wilson
Broadcast
RadioNBC, CBS
Radio announcersNBC: Graham McNamee
CBS: Ted Husing
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