The Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918 on Oct. 27, 2004. They defeated the St. Louis Cardinals to complete a four-game sweep and cap an incredible postseason run that featured the greatest comeback in MLB history.
The Red Sox have since won two more World Series — in 2007 and 2013 — en route to becoming one of baseball’s most successful franchises. It’s a stunning reality given where Boston was before, overcoming a 3-0 deficit against the New York Yankees in the 2004 American League Championship Series and dispatching the Cardinals in the Fall Classic to snap an 86-year championship drought.
As Boston celebrates the 10-year anniversary of breaking the Curse of the Bambino, it’s a good time to reflect on what was going on in the world back in 2004. Trust us. You might be surprised by what you’ve already forgotten.
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