Season 41996 May 2026

: 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 of the Year, and relief pitcher John Wetteland was named World Series MVP after saving all four Yankee wins. Season 41996

: The Bulls set a then-NBA record by winning 72 regular-season games . : After losing the first two games at

The was defined by historic dominant runs across the major professional leagues, most notably the Chicago Bulls' record-breaking 72-win season and the birth of the New York Yankees' late-90s dynasty. 🏀 NBA (1995–96 Season) The was defined by historic dominant runs across

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