Product Details

• Actors: Mlb
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Polygram USA Video
• VHS Release Date: November 30, 1999
• Run Time: 55 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00002L5Z5
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,886 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

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In 1999 the New York Yankees held onto their position as "Team of the Century" by sweeping the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, making them the world champs for the third time in four seasons. In 1998 they won 125 games, a feat previously unmatched. The mystical Bronx Bombers had a tough year to follow; 1999 was bound to be a disappointment. But the Yanks never cease to amaze, and, by winning 99 regular-season games, they obtained a postseason berth. While some critics thought they had lost their edge, the Yankees relentlessly pursued, annihilating the opposition.

The 1999 Official World Series Video takes us through each game, highlighting the dramatic moments and augmenting them with commentary from the lineup. Ball players such as Chad Curtis, Bernie Williams, David Cone, and Derek Jeter give their own perspective on the games, showing their humble understanding of and pride in the Yankee legend. --Jeremy Storey

From the back cover

It was called the battle of the decade. The New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves--the two most successful teams of the '90s. Two pitching staffs with a collective 13 Cy Young Awards. But it would be the Yankees' aces led by Orlando Hernandez, David Cone, Roger Clemens and World Series MVP Mariano Rivera who would silence the Braves' bats. New York's pitching brilliance was complemented by clutch hitting and flawless defense, and in the end, the 1999 World Series turned out to be more a Yankees coronation than a contest. The Yankees vanquished the Braves in four straight, making it two sweeps in a row and 12 consecutive World Series triumphs, tying the record of the 1927, '28 and '32 Yankees--a feat that created the perfect bookend to their remarkable legacy. It's fitting that the Yankees won the final World Series of the 20th Century. For they aren't just the Team of the Year. They aren't even the team of the Nineties. The New York Yankees are the "Team of the Century."

This tape celebrates that accomplishment, plus a special feature that showcases the Yankees' great moments from their many decades of dominance:

. Twenty-five World Series titles.

. The winningest franchise in the history of professional sports.

. And a picture-perfect 1999 post-season ride that enchanted their fans once again.

In an incredible century of sports one team stands alone--the New York Yankees.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars another great series for Yankee fans, April 8, 2008

By	Michael R. Chernick "statman31147" (Holland PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This Yankee team was almost as good as the 1998 team although a few players did retire. Still, they managed to beat an excellent Braves team with the pitching of Maddux, Glavine and Smoltz for starters! Some how the Braves always knocked on the door of a World Championship but only managed to win 1 in the 1990s.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever, November 27, 1999

By A Customer

awesome video. a definite must for yankee fans, and baseball fans everywhere. spectacular wind-up to the century captured and presented beautifully.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great recap of a great series, January 17, 2000

By	J. G. Malta "jgeoff.com" (Toms River, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A must-have recap of 1999 as well as previous championship years of the great New York Yankees. Relive the special moments of the season and Series - you won't regret it!