: 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.
: 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. Season 41996
: The Bulls set a then-NBA record by winning 72 regular-season games . : Rookie shortstop Derek Jeter won AL Rookie
The completed what is widely considered the greatest season in NBA history. Season 41996
: The Yankees defeated the defending champion Atlanta Braves 4–2.
: They defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4–2 in the NBA Finals to win their fourth title in six years.