The 1981 American League Championship Series was a best-of-five series between the New York Yankees and the Oakland Athletics. Wikipedia
Champion: New York Yankees
MVP: Graig Nettles (New York)
Dates: Oct 13, 1981 – Oct 15, 1981
ALDS: Oakland Athletics over Kansas City Royals (3–0); New York Yankees over Milwaukee Brewers (3–2)