NJTank Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Last Nights Aaron Boone HR must instantley go on the loist of teh greatest HR s of all time. It may even be the best HR in Yankees history especially if they beat the Marlisn, which everyone expects them to do, and with the Yankees proud history that's saying allot.Here is why it is instanly one of the best Home Runs in baseball history.The HR is one of just 5 to end a postseason series.It came in a Game 7 so it just the 3rd time a decisive game was ended by a HR.But here is why it is even bigger it came in sports most heated rivalry (Yankees-Red SOx), which puts in the smae region as the Famous BobbY Thompson HR.So here is my list of the 10 greastet HR of all time, and where Boone sits.1. Bobby Thomspson 1951 NL Playoff When Thomspson hit the 3-run the Gianst were still losing.2. Bill Mazeroski Game 7 of the World Series it dont get any bigger.3. Aaron Boone, for all we know taht could have been the World Series last night. I dont the Marlins will beat the Yankees, and I dont think they could have beaten the Red Sox either. 4. Kirk Gibson Gibson was hurt and coudl barley run or swing and looked overmatched in the early part of the AB, but he had one good swing and esentially ended the 1988 WOrld Series in Game 1 as the A's never recovered.5. Bucky Dent Once again the Yanks Sox rivalry makes this bigger, and the fact he turned around a 2-0 Red Sox lead into a 3-2 Yankees lead with a ball that would have been jsut a fly out in most stadiums, but the whole Dent mistique makes this bigger, as Dent was a light hitting SS. 6. Chris Chambliss Like Boone ended a decisive Game with a HR, but the 1976 ALCS was not nearly as intense.7. Joe Carter ending a World Series is always big, but maybe this gets allittle diminished in that the Blue Jays lose there is still a 7th game, and I think the Jays still win Game 7 becuase they were so much better then the Phillies. 8. Bae Ruths called shot forget the revinsionsit I firmly belive this is true. Maybe he didnt do it as dramtic as been portrayed, but he told the Cubs he was hitting it deep to Center.9. Mark McGwire brekaing Roger Marris' record, the race for the record captivated everyone and gave respect to Roger Marris at the same time.10. Hank Aaron break Ruth's record a great capper to a great career. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See Red Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 ESPN's Page 2 actually did a list of the 100 Greatest HR's of all-time not too long ago.ESPN.com - Page2 - 100 Greatest Home Runs of All TimeI would've liked to have seen Barry Bonds' HR against the Angels in the World Series on the list -- where he absolutely crushed the ball. Tim Salmon's (?) reaction automatically should have made it top 100. Turning to the guy next to him, and you can see him lip "That was the farthest I've ever seen a ball hit" or something like that". Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 From what I hear you could hear Ruth saying "this ones coming at your head" and knowing Ruth that's probably trueGood thing for the Yankees that he missed his "intended" target and wound up putting the ball into the stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyvoodoo Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Being from the great white north, I think the greatest is the Joe Carter home run that was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 01. Bobby Thompson's "Shot Heard 'Round The World"02. McGwire 6203. Bill Mazeroski '60 Series winner04. Aaron Boone last night (might go up the list as time goes by...)05. Bucky Fu*king Dent06. Pudge Fisk "Stay Fair!"07. Hank Aaron 71508. Mickey Mantle - farthest recorded home run09. Ted Williams final at-bat10. Babe Ruth "called shot" Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHoJoe Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 Honorable mention-I will give Reggie's 3 Homers in game 6 of the 77 WS- 26 years ago tonight! BRING BASEBALL BACK TO MONTREAL!!!! MON AMOURS SIEMPRE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zer0dotcom Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 Go with Joe, nothing is cooler than watching your home team wining the World Series with a shot like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 My question is, how can Joe Carter's not be top 5? I mean... they were down in the game, and with one swing they come back and win the World Series? Sure the LCS's are tough, but this was the World freakin' Series. I think the fact that there would've been a game 6 is somewhat relevant, but a Comeback Walkoff World Series Home Run has GOT to be better than #7 on Tank's list, never mind at least getting on JQK's. Plus it was at home in a packed house which was at the time the hottest stadium anywhere.It's weird how in two straight world series... Carter was the last one to touch the ball, be it with a bat or glove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted October 19, 2003 Author Share Posted October 19, 2003 Well Like I said I think the Jays would have won Game 7 any way so maybe it dose not seem as urgent to me. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Well Like I said I think the Jays would have won Game 7 any way so maybe it dose not seem as urgent to me.The LCS's are urgent? Kirk Gibson (albeit barely able to walk) was hardly urgent in Game 1 of a Best-of-7.Ahh well, just a matter of opinion I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 My question is, how can Joe Carter's not be top 5? I mean... they were down in the game, and with one swing they come back and win the World Series? Sure the LCS's are tough, but this was the World freakin' Series. I think the fact that there would've been a game 6 is somewhat relevant, but a Comeback Walkoff World Series Home Run has GOT to be better than #7 on Tank's list, never mind at least getting on JQK's. Plus it was at home in a packed house which was at the time the hottest stadium anywhere.It's weird how in two straight world series... Carter was the last one to touch the ball, be it with a bat or glove.It was Toronto. Say what you want, but i felt more drama from the lousy Marlins team in '97 than i did from that Carter shot in '93. Maybe because it was in Canada, Maybe because it was just.... not... interesting, But it's not in my top ten, and it wouldn't be in most peoples top 5. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 Maybe because it was in Canada, Maybe because it was just.... not... interesting, But it's not in my top ten, and it wouldn't be in most peoples top 5.Meh, we're used to it... if it's not from the U.S. it's not good --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 come on ppl. Joe carters home run is def. in the top 5 ever.plus that pretty much ended wild things reputation.especially for us canadians, thats was special. hopefully in a year or so the jays will be contending again, which they should be. Proud owner of the Utah Pioneers of the Continnental Baseball League.PACKER BACKER FOREVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted October 19, 2003 Share Posted October 19, 2003 what about Kirby Puckett's game 6 shot. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj32 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 While the "Greatest Homers of All-Time" has been done to death, I think a more interesting list would be the Homers that Time Forgot - important home runs that have faded from discussion. Examples would be Al Weis' homer that tied Game 5 of the 1969 World Series, Johnny Bench's game-tying solo homer off Dave Giusti in the 9th inning of Game 5 of the 1972 NLCS or Gene Tenace's two homer in Game 1 of the '72 World Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I'd just like to note that Joe Carter's home run occured 10 years ago tonight... October 23, 1993.Well, the game started 10 years ago today, the homer happened just after midnight. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 Honorable Mention should go to Fernando Tatis's second grand slam in a single inning against the Dodgers in 1998. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 How about the Ozzie Smith homer against the Dodgers back in the 80s?"Go crazy, folks! Go crazy!" Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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