1980 World Series Game 1 — Phillies vs Royals — Aikens 2-HR Birthday Game — TICKET STUB

A ticket from Game 1 of the 1980 World Series, played at Veterans Stadium on October 14, 1980. Philadelphia defeated Kansas City 7-6 after trailing 4-0. Royals slugger Willie Aikens hit two home runs on his 26th birthday, while Amos Otis also homered and Phillies outfielder Bake McBride delivered a three-run homer. Hall of Famers George Brett and Mike Schmidt appeared in the game. Bob Walk earned the win, Dennis Leonard was charged with the loss, and Tug McGraw recorded the save. The dramatic opener and Aikens’s birthday performance make this game an appealing piece of World Series history.