2001 World Series - Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Yankees

Amazon.com Every World Series has its own distinct dramatic elements, but the Fall Classic in 2001 was inevitably marked by tragic events that took place away from the diamond. The terrorist attacks on America at first made sports seem insignificant. But thankfully, baseball served up a much-needed distraction, two perfectly matched teams in a ferocious seesaw battle that wasn't finished until the bottom of the ninth inning of the seventh game. This DVD does a fine job of showcasing the thrilling games in which the upstart Arizona Diamondbacks dethroned the New York Yankees, the perennial powerhouse that had won the World Series for three straight years. But the production also features commemorative ceremonies and interviews with New York City firefighters who attended some of the games. The Series was a true classic on the field and will always be recalled as the World Series that helped give America something else to think about. --Robert J. McNamara Additional Features Bonus features on the DVD include replays of at-bats that resulted in the home runs and hits that kept coming at dramatic moments throughout the Series. And a 10-minute segment focuses on the amazing climax to the entire season, when the Diamondbacks made the most of their final chance in the bottom of the ninth inning of the seventh game. --Robert J. McNamara From the Back Cover An unforgettable World Series. A Fall Classic for all-time. Seven games of nail-biting tension. Destiny in the desert. Tino Martinez hits a stunning two-out, two-run home run in ninth inning of Game Four. Could it happen again? Yes!! Scott Brosius celebrates his two-out, two-run, game-tying home run in ninth inning of Game Five. Co-MVPs Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling star in Arizona's remarkable Game Seven, ninth-inning comeback victory! 80 minutes.