The most memorable moment in baseball history

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by jethrod3

Everyone will have their own "most memorable moment" and for me it was the first big moment in baseball that I remember: Fisk "willing" the ball fair in the 12th inning of an amazing World Series Game 6 between the Red Sox and Reds.

This is the first one I thought of. A big reason is that visual. The TV guys who made the decision to keep the camera on Fisk, rather than just following the ball through the air, created a lasting moment in time. It was TV broadcasting genius.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Aaron broke the most sacred record in baseball, and it wasn't just a moment, it was the climax to a long drama that represented both the best and the worst of America. And the moment itself is visually stunning with the two young men in their enthusiasm running the bases with Hank, and then the mob scene at home plate. Thankfully, Vin Scully was there to memorialize it, one of the great calls of all time as well.

[Peter_Spaeth]

No mention yet of Alexander and Lazzeri?

[Mark17]

Thomson's HR, especially in the context of the way the pennant race played out that summer, and Russ Hodges' radio call. would be in my top 3 easily.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Frank is the only one here who remembers that one.

The best parts of it are
(1) Alexander supposedly was hung over from celebrating his win the day before and the last thing he expected was to be called on out of the bullpen; and
(2) When Hornsby met him at the mound Alexander explained how he intended to pitch Lazzeri including the pitch two fastball inside, Hornsby protests but then realizes he's talking to a 350 game winner, shuts up, and goes back to second base.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

The best parts of it are
(1) Alexander supposedly was hung over from celebrating his win the day before and the last thing he expected was to be called on out of the bullpen; and
(2) When Hornsby met him at the mound Alexander explained how he intended to pitch Lazzeri including the pitch two fastball inside, Hornsby protests but then realizes he's talking to a 350 game winner, shuts up, and goes back to second base.

Wasn't one of them slammed over the fence just foul?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Wasn't one of them slammed over the fence just foul?

On the second pitch, an inside fastball, just as Alexander had predicted to Hornsby, Lazzeri hit a long foul. Not sure if it cleared the fence but it may have. Then Alexander had him perfectly set up for his devastating curve on the next pitch.

[jethrod3]

Originally Posted by Mark17

This is the first one I thought of. A big reason is that visual. The TV guys who made the decision to keep the camera on Fisk, rather than just following the ball through the air, created a lasting moment in time. It was TV broadcasting genius.

It was genius with maybe a bit of luck mixed in as I recall. I remember my parents letting me stay up late to watch the end of that game, and it ended up solidifying my interest in baseball. It's too bad though, that when I finally had the chance to meet Fisk (when he was signing at an exhibitor booth at a convention I attended), he expressed doubt when I told him that that game had hooked me on baseball!

[steve B]

Maybe not as big overall, but two related ones.

The last game of the 78 season at Fenway, watching the scoreboard as Cleveland beat the Yankees and the cheers whenever more Cleveland runs were put up.

Which led to....

Bucky Effin Dent....

Yeah, I know they had lots of blown chances, leaving 9 on base usually isn't good. But a chipshot by a guy with 5 all year...ouch.

[Carter08]

Buckner’s error for me but I am definitely biased.

[todeen]

I'm just going to mention moments in my lifetime and memory.

Cal Ripken Jr breaking Lou Gehrig's consecutive games streak and walking around Camden Yards.
Joe Carter GW HR.
1995 Ken Griffey Jr breaks his wrist
1995 Griffey Jr running 1st to home to score and defeat the Yankees.
1995 Braves winning WS after 6 years of futility.
McGwire hitting 62 HR and Sosa congratulating him at home plate.
1997 Florida Marlins winning WS on walk off game winning hit
1999 All Century Team announcements on-field during AS game
2001 Randy Johnson hits a bird
Derek Jeter's HRs to become Mr November
Luis Gonzalez hitting a dying quail over Jeter's head to win 2001 WS
Steve Bartman
Dusty Baker's son getting picked up by JT Snow while retrieving a bat in 2002
Boston winning the 2004 WS
2008 Josh Hamilton HR Derby
David Freese Game 6 HR in 2011
Felix Hernandez throws Seattle's first perfect game 2012
2013 Game 3 game ending obstruction call at 3rd base
2017 Jose Fernandez death

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by steve B

Maybe not as big overall, but two related ones.

The last game of the 78 season at Fenway, watching the scoreboard as Cleveland beat the Yankees and the cheers whenever more Cleveland runs were put up.

Which led to....

Bucky Effin Dent....

Yeah, I know they had lots of blown chances, leaving 9 on base usually isn't good. But a chipshot by a guy with 5 all year...ouch.

Piniella should get equal credit for that horror show with his brilliant fake out of Burleson in the ninth.

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by Mark17

This is the first one I thought of. A big reason is that visual. The TV guys who made the decision to keep the camera on Fisk, rather than just following the ball through the air, created a lasting moment in time. It was TV broadcasting genius.

Fisk's home run off the foul pole was my first thought as well.

Martinez' home run off Canseco's melon was my second thought.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVGWWjD8mI8


It wasn't really, but I never get tired of seeing it.