"Prior to the first World Series being played in 1903, MLB had postseason champions dating back to as early as 1884. Though, such games and teams are not recognized as part of World Series history. When a "peace treaty" was signed in 1903 between the already-established National League and newly-created American League, the intent was to prevent the raiding of rosters for players. It did not include any provisions for postseason games."
"However, in August of that year, Pittsburgh Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss and Boston Pilgrims (later the Red Sox) president Henry Killilea conceived a nine-game series to showcase their teams. Through a handshake agreement, the first World Series was born. On Sept. 16, 1903, the two signed a formal agreement covering ticket prices, team shares and umpires (one was furnished by the NL and the other by the AL)."
Postseason champions existed as early as 1884 but those games and teams are not recognized as part of World Series history. A 1903 peace agreement between the National League and American League aimed to prevent roster raiding and contained no postseason provisions. In August 1903 Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss and Boston Pilgrims president Henry Killilea arranged a nine-game series by handshake, then formalized terms on Sept. 16 covering ticket prices, team shares and umpires. League tensions delayed full participation until 1905 when the Series became an annual best-of-seven event, briefly reverting to best-of-nine from 1919–1921. The Yankees hold 27 titles; Cardinals 11; Dodgers nine. The commissioner's trophy originated in 1967, received its name in 1985 and has been presented on the field since 1997.
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