The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 92nd season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 24th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 20th season playing their home games at Dodger Stadium. The 1981 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1981 season. The 78th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the American League (AL) champion New York Yankees and the National League (NL) champion Los Angeles Dodgers. It marked their third Series meeting in five years and was their 11th overall Series meeting. The Dodgers won the Series in six games, as the Yankees had done in the teams' prior two Series meetings, in 1977 and 1978. This was the Dodgers' first title since 1965, their first victory over the Yankees since 1963, and third overall Series win over the Yankees. This is a Los Angeles Dodgers Team Signed Official MLB Rawlings 1981 World Series Logo Baseball. Sixteen signatures include: Davey Lopes, Dusty Baker, Steve Garvey, Pedro Guerrero, Ron Cey, Dave Stewart, Mike Scioscia, Bill Russell, Reggie Smith, Ken Landreau, Jerry Reuss, Burt Hooton, Dave Goltz, Bobby Castillo, Steve Yeager and Steve Howe. Blue and black penned signatures, condition as shown. JSA LOA/Full Letter of Authenticity #BB65508