The New York Times was the first newspaper to cover the World Series in 1903.

Graham McNamee was the first radio broadcaster to call a World Series game in 1921.

NBC was the first television network to broadcast a World Series game in 1947.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American player to play in the World Series in 1947.

The New York Yankees have won the most World Series titles with 27.

Derek Jeter has the most World Series hits with 200.

Babe Ruth has the most World Series home runs with 15.

Babe Ruth has the most World Series RBIs with 42.

Rickey Henderson has the most World Series stolen bases with 14.

Whitey Ford has the most World Series wins with 10.

Sandy Koufax has the most World Series strikeouts with 38.

Mariano Rivera has the most World Series saves with 11.

The New York Yankees have the longest World Series winning streak with 5 consecutive wins from 1949 to 1953.

The Chicago Cubs have the longest World Series losing streak with 11 consecutive losses from 1906 to 1945.

The New York Yankees have the most World Series appearances with 40.