World Series ledger · 1981
| Season | AL champion | NL champion | Historical winner | Official champion | Series result | World Series MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | New York Yankees | Los Angeles Dodgers | Los Angeles Dodgers | Los Angeles Dodgers | 4–2 | Ron Cey / Pedro Guerrero / Steve Yeager |
Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager shared World Series MVP.