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Every moment in a MLB game is technically a historical MLB momentI know it's not the baseball thread but this is a historical MLB moment!
Every moment in a MLB game is technically a historical MLB moment
Then you weren't watching past the 6th, because Jason and Steve did not adhere to the "you do not mention a no-hitter" rule.I was watching some of that game last night and didn't realize he had a no-no going.
😂😂20 years from now, a million people will be saying they were there.
I am fortunate enough to have a cutout there, does that count?20 years from now, a million people will be saying they were there.
The Pirate lineup last night was one of the worst I've ever seen.And that he struck out Willie Stargell, Dave Parker and Roberto Clemente in the 9th inning to get the no hitter.
I was there:
1) Very late 60's early 70's at Wrigley for a Cubs No hitter (maybe it was a 1 hitter) but I was too young and totally oblivious to any Historical event. I don't even know who was pitching. I didn't realize the significance of the game until my older brother explained it to me a couple years later and why he kept the scorecard and ticket stubs.
2) Early to mid 70's Wrigley: Furgeson Jenkins (I think) became very upset after being removed as the pitcher and proceeded to throw every bat from the dugout out onto the infield. That was a lot of bats, more than I ever thought possible.
3) Sox - (1979) Disco Demolition Night. Although I wished I wasn't there after the crowd got way out of control. That turned into a scary situation. But it's pretty cool to be able to say I was there.
I've grown to like Dancing for Dubs
The Pirate lineup last night was one of the worst I've ever seen.
So what. Even pitchers get hits sometimes. I don't care what team he faced, throwing a no hitter is a big deal since only 304 have been thrown since modern day baseball started. The old saying is "if you swing the bat, you are dangerous."They had 3 players in the lineup with an OPS under .400 and the only player in our lineup yesterday that wouldn’t lead the pirates in OPS is Encarnacion. That team had no chance against 27 last night, not the way he was throwing.
I am sure you know, there are plenty of AA players who can hit major league pitching.Its a glorified AA roster
Plus I'm a Sox fan so I'll allow itI know it's not the baseball thread but this is a historical MLB moment!
The Sox deserve him after having to deal with Hawk for so longJason did a great job on twitter.
The Sox deserve him after having to deal with Hawk for so long
MERCY!!!
Look at the oddities that either kept the Sox out of the playoffs, or out of the view of many. Look at the 1981 season. That season had a players strike. MLB decided to divide the season into two halves with the winner in each division of each half going to the playoffs.And it will surprise no one that the Sox lead the majors in SLG. What a summer to be locked out. Reminds me of being locked in as a kid--confined to my room on a nice summer day for committing some infraction.
I look at Harrelson this way. I see good Hawk, very bad Hawk and better Hawk during his broadcast years. In the beginning when he was with Don Drysdale I couldn't get enough of those broadcasts. They were great together and Hawk kept a check on his hubris. Of course Hawk respected Drysdale in a big way.
After Drysdale left and as the years went on he became more full of himself which was a turnoff. We all know he left for a while and the guys who filled in were worse, in my opinion. The he came back and was in the booth with Tom Paciorek (Wimpy). Those were some of his best days too and rivaled the days he was with Drysdale. I loved listening to those two. They fit like a glove. Even when Paciorek came back from time to time near the end they just seemed to pick up where they left off.
I was one who was for the teaming of Hawk with Steve Stone. I couldn't stand Darrin Jackson. I still can't stand the guy. In my opinion, the paring of Stone and Hawk was good for a while. But it soured. Near the end and especially during the Robin Ventura managerial years, he was at his worst. I couldn't stand to listen to him during those years. You could tell, if you paid attention to the broadcasts, Stone wasn't enjoying it at all. But being the true professional he is, he didn't let it affect his work. I don't think the audience enjoyed it either.
But, I do think in his last year, Hawk was much better with his demeanor and attitude. I enjoyed listening to those broadcasts. It's a shame that the last impression a person makes is the one most people remember. Over all the years I look at Hawk as a good announcer who had some great moments. When he was good, he was very good. But when he was bad, he was awful.
Pretty good summation of Hawk.
Agreed Corey. Vin Scully was the best by far. I liked Drysdale a lot too.Agree
1. Vin Scully he was the best . 67 years announcing Dodgers games.
2. Don Drysdale was number two IMO. Hawk was not on my list. Not because I am a Cubs fan.