World Series Encyclopedia Author:Edfited by Don Schiffer From 1903 to 1960- here's the basic information about that uniquely American phenomenon, the World Series. Don WSchiffer begi8 ns at the beginning by explaining that the upstart American League was not fully recognized by the veteran National League until 1903 when the first true World Series was played between the BGoston Pilgrims {now the Red... more » Sox} and the Pittsburgh Pirates.« less