I'm surprised that Bobby Thomson's Shot Heard Around The World off Ralph Branca in the 1951 playoff between the Giants and the Dodgers wasn't even considered. To this day, surviving Brooklyn Dodger fans cringe at the memory, and Branca was arguably the original Bill Buckner in the story.
I actually mentioned that one last week in my article on the most iconic moments in baseball history. All a matter of perspective, I suppose. But outside of occasionally mentioning something for historical perspective (I went with Gehrig in this piece), my newsletter focuses on 1985-94. That's what I like about the comments. Gives me the perspective of people with different experiences.
Great article but I think Buckner was always an unjust scapegoat. McNamara definitely was wrong leaving Schiraldi in too long, and not putting Stapleton in for defense. But Stanley did still blow the lead w the wild pitch. He was also slow covering 1B, could've been why Buckner took his eye off the ball for a split second. If he fields cleanly, Mookie has an infield hit; runners on the corners 2 outs tie game. To me, the wild pitch was worse than the E-3.
Thanks! And I totally agree. Buckner catches all the flak because everyone zeroes in on him, but there was so much blame to go around. He obviously made a big error and there's no denying that, but it's hard to think of another player of his quality whose legacy has been so affected by one bad play.
I remember reading after the 1986 postseason that the only ex-Cub on the Angels was Donnie Moore, and the only ex-Cub on the Red Sox was Bill Buckner (in fact, they were teammates there in the late '70s). Also, I don't think I'd ever heard that Brett/Buckner story before. Good stuff.
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My first ALS symptom occurred in 2016, but was diagnosed in 2018. I had severe symptoms ranging from shortness of breath, balance problems, couldn't walk without a walker or a power chair, i had difficulty swallowing and fatigue. I was given medications which helped but only for a short burst of time, then I decided to try alternative measures and began on ALS Formula treatment from Aknni herbs centre, It has made a tremendous difference for me (Visit ww w. aknniherbscentre.c om). I had improved walking balance, increased appetite, muscle strength, improved eyesight and others.
My first ALS symptom occurred in 2016, but was diagnosed in 2018. I had severe symptoms ranging from shortness of breath, balance problems, couldn't walk without a walker or a power chair, i had difficulty swallowing and fatigue. I was given medications which helped but only for a short burst of time, then I decided to try alternative measures and began on ALS Formula treatment from Aknni herbs centre, It has made a tremendous difference for me (Visit ww w. aknniherbscentre.c om). I had improved walking balance, increased appetite, muscle strength, improved eyesight and others.
I'm surprised that Bobby Thomson's Shot Heard Around The World off Ralph Branca in the 1951 playoff between the Giants and the Dodgers wasn't even considered. To this day, surviving Brooklyn Dodger fans cringe at the memory, and Branca was arguably the original Bill Buckner in the story.
I actually mentioned that one last week in my article on the most iconic moments in baseball history. All a matter of perspective, I suppose. But outside of occasionally mentioning something for historical perspective (I went with Gehrig in this piece), my newsletter focuses on 1985-94. That's what I like about the comments. Gives me the perspective of people with different experiences.
Great article but I think Buckner was always an unjust scapegoat. McNamara definitely was wrong leaving Schiraldi in too long, and not putting Stapleton in for defense. But Stanley did still blow the lead w the wild pitch. He was also slow covering 1B, could've been why Buckner took his eye off the ball for a split second. If he fields cleanly, Mookie has an infield hit; runners on the corners 2 outs tie game. To me, the wild pitch was worse than the E-3.
Thanks! And I totally agree. Buckner catches all the flak because everyone zeroes in on him, but there was so much blame to go around. He obviously made a big error and there's no denying that, but it's hard to think of another player of his quality whose legacy has been so affected by one bad play.
I remember reading after the 1986 postseason that the only ex-Cub on the Angels was Donnie Moore, and the only ex-Cub on the Red Sox was Bill Buckner (in fact, they were teammates there in the late '70s). Also, I don't think I'd ever heard that Brett/Buckner story before. Good stuff.
Thanks! That is definitely a lot of bad mojo on the North Side that ex-Cubs seemed to carry with them when they left town.
My first ALS symptom occurred in 2016, but was diagnosed in 2018. I had severe symptoms ranging from shortness of breath, balance problems, couldn't walk without a walker or a power chair, i had difficulty swallowing and fatigue. I was given medications which helped but only for a short burst of time, then I decided to try alternative measures and began on ALS Formula treatment from Aknni herbs centre, It has made a tremendous difference for me (Visit ww w. aknniherbscentre.c om). I had improved walking balance, increased appetite, muscle strength, improved eyesight and others.
My first ALS symptom occurred in 2016, but was diagnosed in 2018. I had severe symptoms ranging from shortness of breath, balance problems, couldn't walk without a walker or a power chair, i had difficulty swallowing and fatigue. I was given medications which helped but only for a short burst of time, then I decided to try alternative measures and began on ALS Formula treatment from Aknni herbs centre, It has made a tremendous difference for me (Visit ww w. aknniherbscentre.c om). I had improved walking balance, increased appetite, muscle strength, improved eyesight and others.
My first ALS symptom occurred in 2016, but was diagnosed in 2018. I had severe symptoms ranging from shortness of breath, balance problems, couldn't walk without a walker or a power chair, i had difficulty swallowing and fatigue. I was given medications which helped but only for a short burst of time, then I decided to try alternative measures and began on ALS Formula treatment from Aknni herbs centre, It has made a tremendous difference for me (Visit ww w. aknniherbscentre.c om). I had improved walking balance, increased appetite, muscle strength, improved eyesight and others.