Back in Time: October 27

SI Staff | Oct 27, 2010

Back in Time: October 27

Tommy Heinsohn

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Tom Heinsohn makes his debut for the Boston Celtics during a 115-112 victory over the New York Knicks.

New York Mets

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In another dramatic comeback win, the Mets defeat the Red Sox, 8-5, to win Game 7 of the Fall Classic to become World Champions for the second time in the 25-year franchise history.

New York Yankees

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In Game 6, the Yankees win their first World Series since 1978 after beating Braves in the Bronx, 3-2.

Emmitt Smith

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Dallas RB Emmitt Smith (pictured here with Eddie Payton) rushes for 109 yards to surpass Walter Payton as the NFL's all-tme rushing leader. Smith finishes the 2002 season with 17,162 rushing yards.

Boston Red Sox

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The Red Sox win their first World Series since 1918 by sweeping the Cardinals in four games.

Born on this Day

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Ralph Kiner (1922) Corey Foster (1969) John Kasay (1969) Vernon Lewis (1970) Bert Emanuel (1970) Mike Ricci (1971) Brad Radke (1972) Jason Johnson (1973) Sergei Samsonov (1978) Martin Prado (1983) Brady Quinn (1984) Andrew Bynum (1987, pictured) Yi Jianlian (1987)