Two games stand out for me. First one was in 1970 when I saw my first game with my dad at Fenway Yaz dropped a bomb and Tony C was majestic. I was hooked at age 7. The second was 25 years later watching Game 5 of the ALDS at the Kingdome with my dad and wife. I sat near the bullpen and will never forget the roar of the crowd when the Big Unit strolled from the pen to enter the game as Welcome to the Jungle blared. Watching Junior race home following Edgar's double was a thrill. My wife cried and we hugged total strangers in absolute joy. It still gives me a lump in my throat thinking about it. The Santo and Clemente stories are outstanding. I met Santo in the early 90's at spring taining and he signed this photo for me. He inscribed it Welcome to Waveland Ave! He was a true gentleman. Both he and Edgar belong in Cooperstown for what they did on the field and what they meant to their communities. I miss Edgar he was the epitome of class.
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