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Let's relive the Red Sox 2004 World Series: 86 years of frustration ends in Game 4 - Over the Monster
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1912 World Series - Wikipedia
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1986 World Series - Wikipedia
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Red Sox conquer the Curse of the Bambino, sweeping Cardinals in 2004 for first World Series since 1918 – New York Daily News
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1986 World Series, Game 7: Red Sox @ Mets
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On This Day, Oct. 27: Boston Red Sox win first World Series in 86 years
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Red Sox win first championship since 1918, October 27, 2004
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Cardinals Paint Crown Red - The New York Times
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Red Sox conquer the Curse of the Bambino, sweeping Cardinals in 2004 for first World Series since 1918 – New York Daily News
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