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Sheikyerboudi

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Re: Sad news......

PostTue Jun 10, 2014 2:55 pm

....... http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2 ... s-cy-young

I'll never forget him striking out Reggie in the '78 series. He was the last 25 game winner in baseball.

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Re: Sad news......

PostTue Jun 10, 2014 3:34 pm

I remember watching it on tv. One of the best world series pitcher hitter confrontations ever. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26fRnCj4SYQ

Jackson later got his revenge by hitting a HR off Welch in game 6. It was classic Reggie at his best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrEQNEI-spk
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Re: Sad news......

PostTue Jun 10, 2014 9:48 pm

Yea, I remember watching that too, being a Dodger fan, I was really sorry when he was traded away. He had a great career and conquered alcoholism! A sad day.

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Re: Sad news......

PostTue Jun 10, 2014 11:17 pm

I remember it well! I jumped out of my chair when he K'd Jackson! He was Wayyyy too young! I expect the old rockers to go, but when an athlete much younger than myself goes, well it makes you think

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