The
1943 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the
Detroit Red Wings and the
Boston Bruins. The Red Wings won the series 4-0, becoming the first team to sweep the Stanley Cup Final since the
NHL adopted the best-of-seven format in
1939. The Red Wings were led by the “Production Line” of Gordie Howe, Sid Abel, and Ted Lindsay, which combined for 19 points in the series.
Detroit goaltender Johnny Mowers was also instrumental in the series, recording two shutouts and allowing only five goals in four games.
Boston was led by Milt Schmidt, who scored three of the Bruins’ five goals in the series. The Red Wings won their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history, and their first since
1936.
The
1943 World Series was a matchup between the
New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Yankees had won the American League pennant with a record of 98-56, while the Cardinals had won the National League pennant with a record of 105-49. The Yankees won the series 4-1, with the Cardinals winning the only game. The Yankees were led by Joe DiMaggio, who hit .357 with two home runs and four RBIs in the series. The Cardinals were led by Stan Musial, who hit .318 with a home run and three RBIs. The Yankees' pitching staff was dominant, with Red Ruffing, Spud Chandler, and Marius Russo combining for a 1.75 ERA. This was the Yankees' fourth consecutive World Series win and their ninth overall.