BASEBALL

1959 DODGERS

Defeated Chicago, 4-2

In only their second season in Los Angeles, the Dodgers bring home a World Series title.

1963 DODGERS

Defeated New York, 4-0

Dodgers sweep the hated Yankees, as Sandy Koufax outduels Whitey Ford in a 2-1 Game 4 victory at Dodger Stadium.

1965 DODGERS

Defeated Minnesota, 4-3

After losing first two games, Dodgers win four of next five. Koufax shuts out the Twins in a 2-0 victory in Game 7.

1981 DODGERS

Defeated New York, 4-2

After losing first two games at Yankee Stadium, Dodgers win four in a row to win title in strike-shortened season.

1988 DODGERS

Defeated Oakland, 4-1

Led by Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit homer and Orel Hershiser’s dominance on the mound, Dodgers upset a heavily favored Oakland team.

BASKETBALL

1971-72 LAKERS

Defeated New York, 4-1

Jerry West finally gets that elusive NBA title he always wanted.

1979-80 LAKERS

Defeated Philadelphia, 4-2

Rookie Magic Johnson leads team past 76ers. Lakers play Game 6 without Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who missed game because of a sprained ankle.

1981-82 LAKERS

Defeated Philadelphia, 4-2

Remember Jamaal Wilkes and Norm Nixon? They were key players on this team.

1984-85 LAKERS

Defeated Boston, 4-2

The hated Celtics finally fall, and the Lakers rub it in by winning at Boston Garden.

1986-87 LAKERS

Defeated Boston, 4-2

The final battle in the legendary Laker-Boston ‘80s matchups. Laker Coach Pat Riley guarantees another title after Lakers win this one.

1987-88 LAKERS

Defeated Detroit, 4-3

Lakers really work to earn this one, as Utah, Dallas and Detroit all force them to win the deciding seventh game of their respective series.

FOOTBALL

1951 RAMS

Defeated Cleveland, 24-17

There was no Super Bowl in these days, but the Rams did indeed bring the city one NFL title before leaving town.

1983 RAIDERS

Defeated Washington, 38-9

The Raiders, led by running back Marcus Allen, dominate the Redskins and bring L.A. its only Super Bowl title.