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Originally Posted by GKreindler
I think for baseball, in addition to anything Ruthian, you've gotta really consider Bobby Thomson's home run ball. Still after all of these years, even if the Giants had 'help' from Herman Franks, it's gotta be the most famous home run in baseball history. Russ Hodges' legendary call doesn't hurt that myth either, if you ask me.
But I think your assessment of Ruth's called shot or Maris' 61st are both great contenders. Maybe the Buckner ball? Fisk's homer? Kirk Gibson's? Maybe those are less desirable because they're modern? Or maybe they have even more appeal because there are still plenty of people alive who actually witnessed those moments?
Dammit, I can't decide.
Graig
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INCREDIBLE true mystery surrounding the "Shot heard round the world".
Peace, mike
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