Student recites 121 World Series winners in 2 minutes

Ryan Clinger's World Series challenge

Ryan Clinger, a Baldwin Wallace College senior, attempted to name every World Series winner from 1903 to 2025 in under two minutes.

“My girlfriend plays softball at the University of Buffalo, and she didn't pitch the first game.”

How he prepared

Clinger started memorizing the 121 teams around September 30 while doing laundry and had it down by October 10.

His memorization method

He began with the most recent teams and worked backward, avoiding patterns that could cause confusion.

“I would always start with the most recent: Dodgers, Dodgers, Rangers and go all the way back.”

Challenges faced

Clinger spent time in showers, classrooms, and his girlfriend's softball games to memorize the teams.

“A lot of standing in the shower while the water gets a little cold.”

Why he does it

Clinger enjoys the challenge and finds it entertaining for social media, though he didn't pass a midterm.

“I'm very grateful that people find these videos entertaining.”

The result

Clinger recited all 121 World Series winners in under two minutes, becoming a viral sensation on social media.

“Especially on the weekends, if I'm out at a bar, everybody wants to hear me rip it off.”