Looking back at the 2001 World Series
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Fans watch as a giant American flag is brought out onto the field before Game 1 of the 2001 World Series at Bank One Ballpark, Oct. 27, 2001, in Phoenix, Ariz. The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 9-1 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Members of the Phoenix Fire Department recreate the raising of the flag at "Ground Zero" before Game 1 of the World Series at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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The colors are presented before Game 1 of the World Series at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens blows a bubble during pre-game ceremonies at Game 1 of the 2001 World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark.
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Pop singer Jewel performs the National Anthem prior to the start of Game 1 of the 2001 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees.
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Yankees outfielder Shane Spencerlooks on during the National Anthem before Game 1 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Security officials monitor fans entering the stadium before Game 1 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark.
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Yankees manager Joe Torre of the New York Yankees meet manager Bob Brenly of the Arizona Diamondbacks at home plate before Game 1 of the World Series.
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San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds throws out the first pitch before Game 1 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks talks with teammate Curt Schilling (right) during Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Singer Vanessa Williams performs during Game 1 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizon Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark.
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Diamondbacks outfielder Luis Gonzalez is congatulated by his teammates after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees during Game 1 of the World Series at Bank One Ballpark.
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Diamondbacks starting pitcher Curt Schilling (left) shakes hands with catcher Damian Miller after Game 1 of the 2001 World Series against the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark.
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Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig (center) presents the Roberto Clemente Sportsmanship Trophy to New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine (left) and New York Yankees manager Joe Torre during pregame ceremonies of Game 2 of the 2001 World Series in Phoenix, Ariz. on Oct. 28, 2001. The two managers accepted the award for the city of New York.
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Rickey Henderson is awarded a historic achievement award by commissioner Bud Selig during pregame ceremonies of Game 2 of the of the World Series at Bank One Ballpark. The Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees 4-0.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling and his 2-year old son Grant participate in pre-game ceremonies of Game 2 of the 2001 World Series, Schilling was the winning pitcher of Game 1 of the World Series.
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Ray Charles performs "America the Beautiful" before the start of game 2 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson watches his delivery to a New York Yankees batter during the first inning of Game 2 of the 2001 World Series.
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Arizona Diamondbacks centerfielder Danny Bautista hits an RBI triple during the second inning of Game 2 of the 2001 World Series.
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Fans hold the American flag proudly during Game 2 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark.
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Matt Williams of the Arizona Diamondbacks is congratulated by teammate Mark Grace after hitting a three run home run in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees during Game 2 of the World Series.
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Diamondbacks starting pitcher Randy Johnson celebrates the last out against the New York Yankees during Game two of the World Series at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz. The Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees 4-0.
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President George W. Bush talks with Yankees manager Joe Torre and Diamondbacks manager Bob Brenly before Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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The American flag flown over center field during Game 3 of the World Sseries was recovered from Ground Zero of the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack.
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United States President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial "first pitch" before Game 3 of the World Series on Oct. 30, 2001 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Tony Womack of the Arizona Diamondbacks mishandles a ball hit by the New York Yankees during Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees defeated the Diamondbacks 2-1.
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Arizona senator John McCain and New York mayor Rudy Giuliani share a light moment before Game 3 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
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Yankees thirdbaseman Scott Brosius knocks in Bernie Williams in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 3 of the World Series.
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Paul O''Neill of the New York Yankees prepares to bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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A banner hangs in front of baseball fans during Game 3 of the World Series in New York's Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30, 2001.
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Yankees catcher Jorge Posada circles the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 3 of the World Series.
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Yankees starting pitcher Roger Clemens celebrates during Game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium.
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An American bald eagle flies over the field before Game 4 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 31, 2001.
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Tony Womack of Arizona Diamondbacks makes the out at second base as Tino Martinezslides during Game 4 of the World Series.
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A New York Yankee fan shows her love of the team during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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Diamondbakcs starting pitcher Curt Schilling pitches against the New York Yankees during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Yankees shorstop Derek Jeter swats the game-winning home run in the 10th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won, 4-3.
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Derek Jeter celebrates his game-winning home run in the 11th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 4 of the World Series.
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Derek Jeter (2) celebrates with his team after hitting the game-winning home run in the 11th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 4 of the World Series.
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An American bald eagle is released during pre-game ceremonies before Game 5 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 1, 2001.
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New York City mayor Ruldolf Giuliani acknowledges the crowd during Game 5 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium.
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Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter stretches before Game 5 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher Mike Mussina throws to the plate in the first inning of Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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Yankees third baseman Scott Brosiusbunts during Game 5 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium.
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Yankees outfielder Paul O''Neill runs the bases during Game 5 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Yankee Stadium.
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Diamondbacks closer Byung-Hyun Kim #delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.
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Derek Jeter (left) of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammate Chuck Knoblauch (11) after Knoblauch scored the winning run in Game 5 of the World Series. The Yankees won, 3-2.
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United States Airforce F-16's fly over before the start of Game 6 of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz. on Nov. 3, 2001.
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Yankees starting pitcher Andy Petitte sits in the dugout after being pulled in the third inning after giving up four runs against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game 6 of the World Series.
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Pop singer Jessica Simpson sings God bless America during the seventh inning stretch in Game 6 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Diamondbacks starting pitcher Randy Johnson delivers during Game 6 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark. The Diamondbacks won 15-2 to force a Game 7.
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Arizona Diamondbacks leftfielder Luis Gonzalez hits his game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning off New York Yankes closer Mariano Rivera during Game 7 of the World Series. The Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees 3-2, winning the series 4-3 to become the 2001 world champions.
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Luis Gonzalez celebrates his game-winning RBI single which won Game 7 of the World Series for the Diamonbacks on Nov. 4, 2001. The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied with two runs in the ninth inning to defeat the New York Yankees 3-2 and win the 97th World Series, becoming the fastest expansion club to take the title by doing so in only their fourth season of existence.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks stream onto the field after beating the New York Yankees in Game 7 of the World Series at Bank One Ballpark.
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Co-MVP winners Randy Johnson (left) and Curt Schilling of the Arizona Diamondbacks hold the trophies after winning the World Series over the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Diamondbacks starting pitcher Curt Schilling celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Series against the New York Yankees at Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix, Ariz.
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