A ticket from the 1959 World Series game won by Gil Hodges’ eighth-inning home run before more than 92,000 fans.
Why This Ticket Matters
Game 4 of the 1959 World Series was played October 5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the Dodgers leading the Chicago White Sox two games to one.
Los Angeles built a 4–0 lead, but Chicago tied the game in the seventh on a Sherm Lollar three-run homer. Gil Hodges answered in the eighth with a solo home run, and Larry Sherry protected the 5–4 victory.
The crowd of 92,650 reflected the enormous scale of the Coliseum. The Dodgers went on to win the Series in six games, delivering Los Angeles its first World Series championship.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: October 5, 1959
- Event: 1959 World Series, Game 4
- Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Final score: Dodgers 5, White Sox 4
- Winning home run: Gil Hodges, eighth inning
- Attendance: 92,650
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.
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1959 World Series Game 4
A ticket from the 1959 World Series game won by Gil Hodges’ eighth-inning home run before more than 92,000 fans.
Why This Ticket Matters
Game 4 of the 1959 World Series was played October 5 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the Dodgers leading the Chicago White Sox two games to one.
Los Angeles built a 4–0 lead, but Chicago tied the game in the seventh on a Sherm Lollar three-run homer. Gil Hodges answered in the eighth with a solo home run, and Larry Sherry protected the 5–4 victory.
The crowd of 92,650 reflected the enormous scale of the Coliseum. The Dodgers went on to win the Series in six games, delivering Los Angeles its first World Series championship.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: October 5, 1959
- Event: 1959 World Series, Game 4
- Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Final score: Dodgers 5, White Sox 4
- Winning home run: Gil Hodges, eighth inning
- Attendance: 92,650
Condition: Vintage ticket stubs may show wear from age and handling, such as creases, edge wear, small tears, markings, stains, fading, or paper loss. We describe each ticket as fairly as we can. Please review the photos, and feel free to contact us with any questions before purchasing.