New York Yankees First few photos are stock photos. New Era 59Fifty Navy Crown Grey UV 1996 World Series Heart Logo Love & Hustle = Game The team that started the dynasty. The 96 NY Yankees got it going again. The 1996 World Series matched the defending champion Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees, with the Yankees winning in six games to capture their first championship since 1978, and their 23rd overall. Game 5 was the final game to be played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. In that game Andy Pettitte shut out John Smoltz as the Yankees won, 1-0. The final out at the stadium was made when Yankees outfielder Paul O'Neill robbed Luis Polonia of a potential game-tying extra base hit. The 1996 World Series marked the beginning of the New York Yankees' dynasty of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite the rich playoff history of the Yankees, the defending champion Atlanta Braves entered the Series as heavy favorites. After victory in 1996, New York would go on to win the Series three of the next four years. The Braves, while winning their division every season from 1991 through 2005, have not won a World Series game since Game 2 of this series.