The day the Browns clinched the pennant
On Oct. 1, 1944, the ºüÀêÊÓƵ Browns beat the New York Yankees to clinch their only pennant.
With the last out, fans leap to cheer as the Browns win the pennant on Oct. 1, 1944. Post-Dispatch photos.
Outfielder Chet Laabs, who hit two home runs in the clinching game, gets a tribute from teammates (from left) Vern Stephens, Newman Shirley and Denny Galehouse on Oct. 1, 1944. Post-Dispatch photos.
Near the end of the game, the Browns dugout shows an air of confidence. Post-Dispatch photo.
Sigmund Jakucki, left, watches from the dugout. The Browns pitcher kept the Yankees in check while pitching his team to the pennant. Post-Dispatch photo.
Yankees manager Joe McCarthy consults with Browns manager Luke Sewell. Post-Dispatch photo.
President Don Barnes, sporting a Browns championship badge, looks at the last ball used in the clinching game, as show by first baseman George McQuinn on Oct. 1, 1944. Post-Dispatch photos.
Before the season, only one sportswriter in American, Post-Dispatch sports editor J.E. Wray, had picked the Browns to win. Here is his column after the victory.
On Aug. 24, 1951, owner Bill Veeck decided to let fans hold up "Yes" and "No" signs to make all the managerial decisions during a ºüÀêÊÓƵ Browns game.