What was the most Memorable Game You have sen in person?

[Vintagedegu]

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[GasHouseGang]

The most memorable game I actually attended was August 17, 1980. Went to the game where George Brett went 4 for 4 at the plate and moved his season batting average to .401. Brett had been on an incredible tear and everyone wanted to see him go for the elusive .400. We were only able to buy standing room only tickets, which meant we actually stood up the whole game. But the crowd was really electric and it was great to cheer on Brett and be there for the moment.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

Mine would have to be Sept. 8, 1993 in the Astrodome where Darryl Kile no-hit the Mets.

Honorable mention would be my first game ever which was July 5, 1967 at Forbes Field where the Pirates beat the Reds 6-1. The highlight of that game was rightfielder Roberto Clemente throwing out a runner, Lee May, coming from third to home on a bloop single. In May's defense, the ball appeared to be catchable so he had to hold up at third until it hit the ground. Still an unbelievable play and it wasn't even that close as Clemente's throw was dead-on perfect to Jerry May.

[tedzan]

1980 was an exciting season, as I am a Phillies fan, it was great to finally see the Phillies win their first World Series
after their 100 year franchise. Sorry to recall this if you are a Royals fan.

And, it was exciting to follow George Brett flirting with a .400 BA. I still remember what he modestly said to the press
when asked how he just missed the .400......."I didn't have enough Walks".
Brett had only 58 BB's in 1980.

Indeed, the key to batting .400 (for the past 70 years) is to accrue a good amount of Walks....as it reduces your of-
ficial AB's.

When Ted Williams batted .406 in 1941, his numbers were very similar to Brett's; however, Williams Walked 145 times.


TED Z