WORLD SERIES RECORDS -- January 19

Who was the MVP of the 2003 World Series?

A. Jeff Conine
B. Juan Pierre
C. Bernie Williams
D. Josh Beckett
E. Derek Jeter



BASEBALL BIRTHDAYS -- January 19
John Matlack (All-Star)
Chris Sabo (All-Star)
Rip Radcliff (All-Star)
Phil Nevin (All-Star)






D. In Game 6, Josh Beckett tossed a complete-game five-hit shutout at Yankee Stadium, handing Florida its second world title with a 2-0 victory. He out-pitched Andy Pettitte, silencing all the critics who thought that manager Jack McKeon shouldn't have started Beckett after just three days' rest.