Cruzer 1,992 Posted November 3, 2016 Steve Bartman should be the first person to talk at the parade... Yea, never mind the current crop of guys who won you the WS - let's make Steve Bartman the story here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,285 Posted November 3, 2016 Yea, never mind the current crop of guys who won you the WS - let's make Steve Bartman the story here. He is the story... If that didn't happen and Alou made the catch and they won the Series, there would have not been a jinx to break this year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 917 Posted November 3, 2016 Steve Bartman should be the first person to talk at the parade... He'd just get in the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted November 3, 2016 He is the story... If that didn't happen and Alou made the catch and they won the Series, there would have not been a jinx to break this year... The story is wining for the WS for the 1st time since 1908. The story is ending the longest championship drought in all of sports - not some guy named Steve Bartman, who's goof didn't even happen in the WS - it was a full series before that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,285 Posted November 3, 2016 He'd just get in the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,285 Posted November 3, 2016 The story is wining for the WS for the 1st time since 1908. The story is ending the longest championship drought in all of sports - not some guy named Steve Bartman, who's goof didn't even happen in the WS - it was a full series before that. Oh yeah, that was the NLCS... My bad... But congrats to Steve Bartman, where ever you are... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 830 Posted November 3, 2016 And shotsup predicted an Indians sweep, good call Don't interrupt my nap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 830 Posted November 3, 2016 I am dragging arse today. It feels like a "take a nap in my office, let the assistant do all of my work" type of day. This is exactly what I'm doing and everyone here knows it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 683 Posted November 3, 2016 Okay and so how long is everyone gonna drag out the "Cubs Win" thing? I mean, yeah, celebrate, but I hope all the talk and hoopla is behind us by Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,285 Posted November 3, 2016 Okay and so how long is everyone gonna drag out the "Cubs Win" thing? I mean, yeah, celebrate, but I hope all the talk and hoopla is behind us by Monday. Probably about a week or so... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted November 3, 2016 Okay and so how long is everyone gonna drag out the "Cubs Win" thing? I mean, yeah, celebrate, but I hope all the talk and hoopla is behind us by Monday. It's not even been 24 hrs. It's not like we're Patriots fans still boasting about a Super Bowl win from 2 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chronic Husker 85 Posted November 3, 2016 It would be nice if Bartman is part of the celebration. Maybe Bill Murray will make him his guest. How awesome would that be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLLD 3,368 Posted November 3, 2016 Okay and so how long is everyone gonna drag out the "Cubs Win" thing? I mean, yeah, celebrate, but I hope all the talk and hoopla is behind us by Monday. Not sure, just so long as they don't go New England on us, and ruin it completely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungwater 588 Posted November 3, 2016 Thing that sucks about the Cubs is that there are a ton of fear boy fans, I'm different l, over 40 years of scar tissue built up. Honestly, one of the best days of my life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mighty_thor 115 Posted November 3, 2016 The 2011 Cardinals/Rangers WS - game 7 won in the 11th with a walkoff homerun by David Freese was the most electric I've seen baseball. This was good though too. I was hoping it would go down to the wire. No, that was a game 6 walk off homer. The 7th game in 2011 was not that close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 3, 2016 Greatest single sporting event ever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted November 3, 2016 Greatest single sporting event ever?It's up there, but I don't think it's the greatest ever. Others to consider: U.S. Olympic hockey team beat Russia Namath and the Jets beat the Colts The Ice Bowl The Hail Mary Mr October hits 3 homers in 3 pitches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,294 Posted November 4, 2016 It's up there, but I don't think it's the greatest ever. Others to consider: U.S. Olympic hockey team beat Russia Namath and the Jets beat the Colts The Ice Bowl The Hail Mary Mr October hits 3 homers in 3 pitches Good post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naomi 343 Posted November 4, 2016 No, that was a game 6 walk off homer. The 7th game in 2011 was not that close. Ah. That was an amazing game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,294 Posted November 4, 2016 Ah. That was an amazing game. Remember the game when I was pitching to you and the count was 2-0 ? balls on your face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,399 Posted November 4, 2016 It's up there, but I don't think it's the greatest ever. Others to consider: U.S. Olympic hockey team beat Russia Namath and the Jets beat the Colts The Ice Bowl The Hail Mary Mr October hits 3 homers in 3 pitches 1991 World Series game 7 Smoltz vs Morris, 10 innings 1 run. Morris went all ten. That will probably never happen again, as witnessed last night with Maddons hook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,442 Posted November 4, 2016 1991 World Series game 7 Smoltz vs Morris, 10 innings 1 run. Morris went all ten. That will probably never happen again, as witnessed last night with Maddons hook. Maddon proved himself to not only be a bit of a choker, a not so great manager after all. Had Cleveland scored another run in the 9th inning of game 7, The Maddon Curse would have taken over the land. He litterally went from being the G.O.A.T. to the goat On the other hand, the losing manager - Terry Francona proved himself to be not on the best in the game right now, maybe the best the last 20+ years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,399 Posted November 4, 2016 Maddon proved himself to not only be a bit of a choker, a not so great manager after all. Had Cleveland scored another run in the 9th inning of game 7, The Maddon Curse would have taken over the land. He litterally went from being the G.O.A.T. to the goat On the other hand, the losing manager - Terry Francona proved himself to be not on the best in the game right now, maybe the best the last 20+ years Francona is one cool customer. Him and Boche are the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,442 Posted November 4, 2016 Francona is one cool customer. Him and Boche are the best Got far too little credit for winning in Boston. It's too bad his team lost. Cubs were the far superior talented team and he lost 2 of his SP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted November 4, 2016 Greatest single sporting event ever? I'd put it right behind Superbowl 32. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 734 Posted November 4, 2016 So, did people die? Update? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 830 Posted November 4, 2016 I died a little on the inside that night. Just a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 830 Posted November 4, 2016 I died a little on the inside that night. Just a little. Just like 1994. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted November 6, 2016 I guess I am not old enough to have witnessed some of the classics. But as far as the actual game, it was pretty amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,442 Posted November 7, 2016 I guess I am not old enough to have witnessed some of the classics. But as far as the actual game, it was pretty amazing. I know it was a different time and way less channels. but 75 million people watched game 6 of the 1975 world series. 1/3 of the country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mighty_thor 115 Posted November 7, 2016 I know it was a different time and way less channels. but 75 million people watched game 6 of the 1975 world series. 1/3 of the country i was old enough to watch and remember that series. I thought that series was just as exciting as this one but much better played. Cubs-Indians was very exciting but there were a lot of bad defensive plays. The 75 series was very well played and it was stocked with great players: Rose, Bench, Yaz, Fisk, Morgan, Griffey Sr, Freddy Lynn, Dwight Evans, Luis Tiant, etc., Baseball was in decline in the early 70's and that series helped revive it. It won't get a mention on ESPN because nothing in baseball occurred pre-ESPN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,442 Posted November 7, 2016 i was old enough to watch and remember that series. I thought that series was just as exciting as this one but much better played. Cubs-Indians was very exciting but there were a lot of bad defensive plays. The 75 series was very well played and it was stocked with great players: Rose, Bench, Yaz, Fisk, Morgan, Griffey Sr, Freddy Lynn, Dwight Evans, Luis Tiant, etc., Baseball was in decline in the early 70's and that series helped revive it. It won't get a mention on ESPN because nothing in baseball occurred pre-ESPN. Not me. I've seen the replay many times over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites