Dodgers attempt to join exclusive MLB ranks in World Series title defense vs Blue Jays

If the Dodgers want to add their name to the history books as repeat champions, they are going to have to go through a strong Toronto Blue Jays team to do it. 

Game 1 of the World Series starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday and will be broadcast on FOX.

The 1992-93 Blue Jays: In 1992: The Blue Jays beat the Braves, 4-2In 1993: The Blue Jays beat the Phillies, 4-2

The 1977-78 Yankees:In 1977: The Yankees beat the Dodgers, 4-2In 1978: The Yankees beat the Dodgers, 4-2

In 1961-62 Yankees:In 1961: The Yankees beat the Reds, 4-1In 1962: The Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants, 4-3

The 1927-28 Yankees:In 1927: The Yankees swept the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-0In 1928: The Yankees swept the Cardinals, 4-0

The 1921-22 then-New York Giants:In 1921: The Giants beat the Yankees, 5-3 (experimental best-of-nine series)In 1922: The Giants beat the Yankees, 4-0-1 (Game 2 was called a tie due to darkness)

The 1915-16 Red Sox:In 1915: The Red Sox beat the Phillies, 4-1In 1916: The Red Sox beat the then-Brooklyn Robins (who later became the Dodgers), 4-1

The 1910-11 A's:In 1910: The A's beat the Cubs, 4-1In 1911: The A's beat the Giants, 4-2

The 1907-08 Cubs:In 1907: The Cubs beat the Tigers, 4-0-1In 1908: The Cubs beat the Tigers, 4-1