Season 41996 · Real & Best

: Rookie shortstop Derek Jeter won AL Rookie of the Year, and relief pitcher John Wetteland was named World Series MVP after saving all four Yankee wins.

: The Bulls set a then-NBA record by winning 72 regular-season games . Season 41996

: After losing the first two games at home by a combined score of 16–1, the Yankees won four straight games to take the title. : Rookie shortstop Derek Jeter won AL Rookie

: This season marked the debut of the first two Canadian franchises, the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies . ⚾ MLB (1996 Season) Season 41996

The ended an 18-year title drought, sparking a legendary dynasty.

: MLB set a then-record for total home runs in a single season with 4,962.