4:28 We're witnessing Hank hit a 430+ home run on of an offspeed pitch, using hands and wrists alone. The Braves were swept in three games, yet he hit three home runs in that series. He didn't get many opportunities, but he was absolutely a clutch performer in the postseason.
In 1967 they played the world series games during the day. I would sneak a transistor radio into class in 9th grade and listen to the game in the back of the class, which of course was strictly forbidden. Not being able to see the game and only relying on the play-by-play announcer made the game seem bigger than life. An epic struggle for glory. Yaz was my favorite. When he came to bat, you had the feeling that he was superman, and anything was possible. Red Sox down 2 to 1 in the bottom of the 6th. Suddenly, the word goes out from the back row - Yaz just hit a 2-run homer to put the Sox up by 1. An epic game played by giants as much in my imagination as in real life.
Mets fan here(sorry for ‘86 but cmon we need em as bad as you guys lol) but holy shit… what a series. There’s something so cathartic about finally winning after feelin the pain of defeat for so long. I was born in ‘99 so I’ve actually never seen the Mets win one, but I know it’s gonna be so special to me when they finally do, just like this one was to Boston. I hope my pops lives to see them win with me(but at the very least he got ‘86)
I am 89 years old and the best pitchers I've EVER seen were Roger Clemons, Greg Maddux, Randy Johnson, Phil Neikro, Don Drysdale, Sandy Kofax, and Nolan Ryan. With no disrespect to Nolan Ryan or Greg Maddux; Bob Gibson was the best I saw in a 5 year stretch where a pitcher literally dominated everyone.
My memory said that this guy had the most off the plate balls I've ever seen called strikes and these highlights are bringing back the same memories. #Philliesfan
Maddux pitching to lefties is a treasure to watch.. ball looks like its about to hit them, and cuts hard into strike zone.... freaking unbelievable for RH pitcher.
The man is mostly known for being an Expo and Met - his prime with the Expos but such an integral part of the Mets as well and he ended up with doubles in each of his plate appearances for both teams. The man was truly blessed and MLB was blessed to have him. A true and worthy Hall Of Famer in my book.
I don't believe it , I'm sorry, they must of been throwing 65 mph , this outta shape big back salami eating sloth cannot be one of the best of all time.
I remember sitting in the left field plaza level just on the fair side of the foul pole when the Padres came to bat in the sixth. Me and a few others stood up and started clapping and yelling for the Padres to get something going against Sutcliffe. In a few minutes everyone was standing as the Padres scratched out two runs to get back in the game. After the seventh inning stretch nobody sat down until the inning was over and the Padres had taken the lead. Great memories.
I tear up with joy every time I watch this. I tear up for other reasons when David Wells was useless in the World Series that year. And the collapse against the same Red Sox in 2004. That's what makes baseball exhilarating and depressing, depending on the results. I say that as a lifelong Yankees fan who has watched his share of triumphs ... and who has gone nearly 15 years waiting for something to happen.
One of the Cubs in '68 (Ernie or Ron) said after Gibson pitched a 3-hitter - "Gibby really only had two pitches working for him today. The 'Not-A-Chance' and the 'Never-Saw-It'" I love that quote!
We went to Yankee stadium on the home home run from Carl Yastrzemski my old man said if he hits a homerun and wins this game we going to the game tomorrow night he hit a dinger we ended up being a Yankee stadium next night.
Love me some Rod Carew, who had the prettiest swing, ever!!! Also Cecil Cooper of the Milwaukee Brewers; one of Bamby's Bombers, he had more home run power
Love me some Rod Carew, who had the prettiest swing, ever!!! Also Cecil Cooper of the Milwaukee Brewers; one of Bamby's Bombers, he had more home run power
