I remember watching that game like it was yesterday. In my opinion, this was the greatest team in the history of baseball. Not because of their record. Not because they went to the WS. But their character, their excitement, the way they showed love to the fans, the fans (despite many of them having no idea what baseball even was-'who is the owner of the Indians? Albert Belle?'-fan), and the fact that anyone at any point of the line up could hurt you at any time. I coach Pony. And it is sad that my kids have no idea who these guys are. I said, I may have only one regret in our season and your lives. And that is the fact that you were never able to experience and see this team. But I make sure to always bring them up when talking about team work, plays, and never giving up.
That lineup was so good that Paul Sorrento, who had 25 home runs that season, was their worst hitter. Alas, they never quite had the starting pitching to get it done. Opposite of the problems the team has today.
The greatest Indians team in my life. And the most exciting in the history of baseball! Not sure who these Guardians are, but I support my INDIANS, and ONLY my Indians.
People forget that this was the year after the strike. Winning 100 games in a full (almost full) season is impressive. Had the strike been settled sooner and if they had been able to play 162 as opposed to 144, they may have broken a record.
Attendedd enough games at the jake to know and say that the place was magical at the time and I hope this season that magic returns omg what wonderful memories
Outside of not winning the World Series to the Braves and that ridiculously good pitching that held the Indians to 3.2 runs per game when their season average was 5.8, this was by far the greatest season of baseball I've ever watched in my entire life. I was 13-14 years old in '95. That lineup was incredible. Kenny Lofton (.310 BA / 54 SB), Omar Vizquel (Golden Glove Award at shortstop), Carlos Baerga (.314 BA / Led the team in hits with 175), Albert Belle (.317 BA / 50 HR / 52 2B / 121 R / 173 H), Eddie Murray (.323 BA), Jim Thome (.314 BA / 25 HR), Manny Ramirez (.308 BA / 31 HR), Sandy Alomar Jr. (.300 BA), and Paul Sorrento, with 25 HRs in 104 games that year, was considered our weak spot in the lineup. It was unreal. Our bench had Wayne Kirby, Herbert Perry, and Dave Winfield that all made memorable contributions. Even had Jeromy Burnitz, Brian Giles and Billy "F***face" Ripken, which I didn't learn until just now actually.
The best thing about this it didn’t even matter that we lost the World Series. Nobody expected us to even be anywhere near there. This was just a magical season and I’ll always cherish this.
@@BeegYoshi24 Right video. If s***bag ownership shares their s***bag mob rule opinion to gain some perceived favorability, they ought get it thrown in their coward faces
