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OnBaseMachine · 10-10-2006, 08:15 PM

As the title says: What is your favorite baseball radio or television call of all-time? If you can, please post a link of the audio call if it's available...(I understand that most of them probably can't be found for free on the internet.)

My personal favorite is Jack Buck's call of Kirk Gibson's walkoff HR against the A's in the 1988 World Series. I get chills down my back everytime I hear that call.

Unbelievable! I don't believe what I just saw!

Audio of Kirk Gibson HR (scroll down to OCT. 15, 1988)

IowaRed · 10-10-2006, 09:18 PM

Russ Hodges calling Bobby Thomson's HR has always been my favorite. The circumstances surrounding how it got recorded are pretty amazing, it's been discussed on here before but it's a great story.

(taken from Wikipedia) Ironically, if not for the generosity of a Dodger fan, this famous moment in sports broadcasting might have been lost. This was in an era before all game broadcasts were recorded. However, in his autobiography, Hodges related how a Brooklyn fan, excited over what appeared to be a certain Dodger victory, hooked up his home tape recorder to his radio. The fan wanted to capture Hodges "crying." Instead, he recorded history; the next day, he called Hodges and said, "You have to have this tape."

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/ex...mson_sound.wav

johngalt · 10-10-2006, 09:22 PM

Two from Marty B. stand out:

"Benzinger backing and calling...and the 1990 world championship belongs to the Cincinnati Reds!"

"Tom Browning has just pitched a perfect game!"

max venable · 10-10-2006, 09:26 PM

"1-2 the wind and the pitch to Bench, change hit in the air to deep right field, back goes Clemente at the fence...it's gone!!!"

Anybody else remember that one? Anyone remember who said it? (just testin' ya).

OnBaseMachine · 10-10-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by max venable

"1-2 the wind and the pitch to Bench, change hit in the air to deep right field, back goes Clemente at the fence...it's gone!!!"

Anybody else remember that one? Anyone remember who said it? (just testin' ya).

Al Michaels?

max venable · 10-10-2006, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

Al Michaels?

Ding ding ding...we have a winner.

IowaRed · 10-10-2006, 09:29 PM

It was Al Michaels

OnBaseMachine · 10-10-2006, 09:33 PM

IowaRed: Does the HOF website have audio links to the greatest moments in baseball history?

IowaRed · 10-10-2006, 09:36 PM

I didn't see it if they do. They have special online exhibits for certain records/events/subjects...that's where I found the Hodges audio.

Bob Borkowski · 10-10-2006, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IowaRed

It was Al Michaels

Yeah, but I thought Al said 'She's gone!' not 'It's gone'.

Is my memory playing tricks on me...or maybe I just misunderstood him.

IowaRed · 10-10-2006, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski

Yeah, but I thought Al said 'She's gone!' not 'It's gone'.

Is my memory playing tricks on me...or maybe I just misunderstood him.

He did say "she's gone" in that early Al Michaels high-pitched screech

OnBaseMachine · 10-10-2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Borkowski

Yeah, but I thought Al said 'She's gone!' not 'It's gone'.

Is my memory playing tricks on me...or maybe I just misunderstood him.

She's gone!

http://www.deadballart.com/redszone/..._HR_72Pitt.wav

Link is from woy's great website.

Blimpie · 10-10-2006, 09:57 PM

"Aaawwwhhh, Christ!"--Harry Caray

bigredmachine1976 · 10-10-2006, 10:27 PM

Whatever Marty said when Pete broke the hits record. Can't remember what he said but I remember exactly where I was and the chill that went up my spine.

Matt700wlw · 10-10-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OnBaseMachine

Al Michaels?

Pre-pubecent Al Michaels

10-10-2006, 08:15 PM	#1
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? As the title says: What is your favorite baseball radio or television call of all-time? If you can, please post a link of the audio call if it's available...(I understand that most of them probably can't be found for free on the internet.) My personal favorite is Jack Buck's call of Kirk Gibson's walkoff HR against the A's in the 1988 World Series. I get chills down my back everytime I hear that call. Unbelievable! I don't believe what I just saw! Audio of Kirk Gibson HR (scroll down to OCT. 15, 1988) Last edited by OnBaseMachine; 10-10-2006 at 08:18 PM.

10-10-2006, 09:18 PM	#2
IowaRed I can do the Hully Gully Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,088	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? Russ Hodges calling Bobby Thomson's HR has always been my favorite. The circumstances surrounding how it got recorded are pretty amazing, it's been discussed on here before but it's a great story. (taken from Wikipedia) Ironically, if not for the generosity of a Dodger fan, this famous moment in sports broadcasting might have been lost. This was in an era before all game broadcasts were recorded. However, in his autobiography, Hodges related how a Brooklyn fan, excited over what appeared to be a certain Dodger victory, hooked up his home tape recorder to his radio. The fan wanted to capture Hodges "crying." Instead, he recorded history; the next day, he called Hodges and said, "You have to have this tape." http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/ex...mson_sound.wav __________________ More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.

10-10-2006, 09:22 PM	#3
johngalt Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 979	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? Two from Marty B. stand out: "Benzinger backing and calling...and the 1990 world championship belongs to the Cincinnati Reds!" "Tom Browning has just pitched a perfect game!"

10-10-2006, 09:26 PM	#4
max venable Bunn-O-matic Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sugarcreek, Ohio Posts: 2,705	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? "1-2 the wind and the pitch to Bench, change hit in the air to deep right field, back goes Clemente at the fence...it's gone!!!" Anybody else remember that one? Anyone remember who said it? (just testin' ya). __________________ For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism.

10-10-2006, 09:29 PM	#7
IowaRed I can do the Hully Gully Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,088	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? It was Al Michaels __________________ More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.

10-10-2006, 09:33 PM	#8
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? IowaRed: Does the HOF website have audio links to the greatest moments in baseball history?

10-10-2006, 09:36 PM	#9
IowaRed I can do the Hully Gully Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,088	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? I didn't see it if they do. They have special online exhibits for certain records/events/subjects...that's where I found the Hodges audio. __________________ More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.

10-10-2006, 09:57 PM	#13
Blimpie Joe Oliver love-child Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lexington Posts: 4,853	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? "Aaawwwhhh, Christ!"--Harry Caray __________________ "Booing on opening day is like telling grandma her house smells like old lady."--WOY

10-10-2006, 10:27 PM	#14
bigredmachine1976 WKU Hilltoppers Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Kentucky Posts: 227	Re: What is your favorite baseball radio/TV call of all-time? Whatever Marty said when Pete broke the hits record. Can't remember what he said but I remember exactly where I was and the chill that went up my spine. __________________ If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base --Dave Barry

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