Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Yessir. There's a glimpse of #24 in the melee that broke loose after Thomson rounded the bases if you look for him.
Anyone for the other two questions? :dunno:
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Yessir. There's a glimpse of #24 in the melee that broke loose after Thomson rounded the bases if you look for him.
Anyone for the other two questions? :dunno:
The Dodger starter was Don Newcombe.
Who by the way took part in the Jackie Robinson Day ceremony at Dodger Stadium a week ago, along with Jackie's wife Rachel, Sandy Koufax, and Roy Campanella's daughter.
Newcombe will turn 89 in June.
Who by the way took part in the Jackie Robinson Day ceremony at Dodger Stadium a week ago, along with Jackie's wife Rachel, Sandy Koufax, and Roy Campanella's daughter.
Newcombe will turn 89 in June.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Wow....I didn't know he was still alive. Amazing.
Good job! That's two. Who was the other pitcher warming up when Branca was called in to pitch to Thomson?
I have no idea who was in the pen. Was that game not the first nationally televised game?
I don't think so, although I think you're right that the Dodgers were one of the teams in the first televised game.
Me either. As a matter of fact other than Newcombe I can only remember one other Dodger pitcher from around that time, so I'll take a stab and guess it was him: Carl Erskine
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
If you're a Dodger fan, how can you not recall Preacher Roe, Clyde King or Clem Labine? The answer, however, is Carl Erskine so you got it right my friend! Good job!
Ironically, legend has it that bullpen coach Clyde Sukeforth was called by Dodger manager Charlie Dressen to get his opinion on whom he should bring in to face Thomson, Branca or Erksine. Supposedly he replied, "They're both ready, but Erskine's bouncing his curve some". As a result, Dressen called for Branca and the rest is history. One of the greatest games in the history of the game.....at the pinnacle of the American pastime.
Good one pool-hustler. It was the first nationally televised game.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_Heard_'Round_the_World_(baseball)
Slight t/j here. To me, the most dramatic home run hit was Joe Carter's shot in '93 that won the Jays a World Series. Thompson's won a pennant, but seems to be more celebrated.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_Heard_'Round_the_World_(baseball)
Slight t/j here. To me, the most dramatic home run hit was Joe Carter's shot in '93 that won the Jays a World Series. Thompson's won a pennant, but seems to be more celebrated.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Good one pool-hustler. It was the first nationally televised game.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shot_Heard_'Round_the_World_(baseball)
Slight t/j here. To me, the most dramatic home run hit was Joe Carter's shot in '93 that won the Jays a World Series. Thompson's won a pennant, but seems to be more celebrated.
You're from Toronto so I would feel the same. In fact, as a Cardinal fan, I'd throw David Freese's walk-off winner in game #6 of the 2011 World Series that brought the Cardinals back from certain defeat out there. If I'm a Boston fan, Carlton Fisk's shot in game #6 against the Reds in 1975 has got to be mentioned. Drama has as much to do with the setting and backdrop as the act itself.
That said, Carter's homer is definitely a contender!
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
On April 23, 1999, a player hit 2 grand slam home runs in the same inning against the same pitcher. This is the only time in the history of MLB that this has happened. Who was the player? Bonus points if you can tell me who the opposing pitcher was.
This city had a civic orgasm when the ball left the yard. Top 5 moment in Canadian sports history for sure.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Wow. Including hockey? That's saying a lot!
Ha! That was pure luck
My (bullshit) excuse for not remembering the other three is that I'm just a wee bit too young
I do remember the name Preacher Roe - it's a mighty unique name.
Very interesting. Thanks for passing that along :hatsoff:
Oh crap. This one also happened against the Dodgers, but I can't for the life of me remember who hit them.
I think the pitcher was either Nomo or Park, but that's a stab.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Steve Carlton is the first name that popped into my head. You have to be a pretty damned good pitcher to lose 20 games.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
Chan Ho Park is correct. I'll give you a hint about the hitter. He is Hispanic, was acquired from the Rangers and also played for Montreal, Baltimore and the Mets.
It's curious how the mind works (or doesn't lol). I was able to picture it being an Asian pitcher, but even with your hints I'm still completely clueless on the hitter.
Jagger69
Three lullabies in an ancient tongue
That's likely because he was not anywhere near being a star player and his career stats were less than eye-popping (.265 BA, 113 HRs over 11 seasons). He played 3rd base for the Cardinals on the day he belted the 2 grand slams. If nobody guesses it after those hints, I'll reveal the answer.
Easy one for Cards fans! F.T.
