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The Series was anti-climactic after tight pennant races in both leagues. Ty Cobb had a much better Series than in 1907 but the Cubs' pitchers and catcher Johnny Kling stifled the rest of the Tigers' team. The final two games, in Detroit, were shutouts. This was also the most poorly attended Series with the final game drawing a record-low 6,210 fans.

Managers: Frank Chance (Chicago), Hughie Jennings (Detroit)

Umpires: Jack Sheridan (AL), Hank O'Day (NL), odd-numbered games; Bill Klem (NL), Tommy Connolly (AL), even-numbered games

For the first time, four umpires were used in the series, in alternating two-man teams.


MATCHUP




Game 1, October 10

Bennett Park , Detroit , Michigan


Game 2, October 11

West Side Park , Chicago , Illinois


Game 3, October 12

West Side Park, Chicago, Illinois


Game 4, October 13

Bennett Park , Detroit , Michigan


Game 5, October 14

Bennett Park, Detroit, Michigan


TRIVIA

  • The 1908 World Series holds the record for poorest attendance including the record-low 6,210 in the finale.


  • The Cubs became the 1st team to repeat as World Series Champions.



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