The most memorable moment in baseball history

[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.