# Student recites 121 World Series winners in 2 minutes

> Ryan Clinger memorizes every MLB World Series winner from 1903 to 2025 in under 2 minutes.
- Title: Student recites 121 World Series winners in 2 minutes · Mlb
- Summary: Ryan Clinger memorizes every MLB World Series winner from 1903 to 2025 in under 2 minutes.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/college-student-recites-every-world-series-winner
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ryan clinger, world series, 121 teams, 2025, 1903, memorization, tiktok, instagram, reddit, college student, baseball, mlb
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ryan Clinger, a college student, recited all 121 World Series winners from 1903 to 2025 in under two minutes.