Chisoxfn Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 In order it was 1. Ripkens Consecutive Games Streak 2. Gerhig's Farewell Speach 3. Home Run Chase 4. Jackie Robinson becoming the first African American to Play MLB 5. Hank Aarons Record Breaking Homer 6. Pete Rose's record breaking hit 7. Ted Williams being the last to hit over. 400 8. Joe DiMaggio's 55 game hit streak 9. Kirk Gibson's Pinch Hit Home Run 10. Nolan Ryan's 7th career no hitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 24, 2002 Author Share Posted October 24, 2002 The bottom 5 may be in opposite order, I'm not 100% positive. It sure was weird seeing Pete Rose on the baseball field though. :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 24, 2002 Author Share Posted October 24, 2002 What does everyone here think was the bset moment in baseball history? Personally I say its Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. Not only was he a great ballplayer, but he had to go through so much and take such verbal beatings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I think Gerhigs farewell speech was right before Rose. I think it was 1. Ripkens Consecutive Games Streak 2. Home Run Chase 3. Jackie Robinson becoming the first African American to Play MLB 4. Hank Aarons Record Breaking Homer 5. Pete Rose's record breaking hit 6. Gerhig's Farewell Speach Ted Williams being the last to hit over. 400 8. Joe DiMaggio's 55 game hit streak 9. Kirk Gibson's Pinch Hit Home Run 10. Nolan Ryan's 7th career no hitter I personally didn't like it. I thought Williams should've been further up as well as Dimaggio's streak. that home run chase in 1998 was an utter joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I like Cal Ripken, but when I think of great moments in baseball that streak really isn't in my top 10. Pudge Gibson Gehrig Mr. October All before that, I know he supposedly "saved baseball" with that record but...... I dunno pretty weak imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 How about what happened in October, 1906! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Fisk Mays Mazaroski Pardon the spelling(rye to blame) but I thought of moments and the home run chase and Ripken reconrd didn't rank in my opinion. Further I saw Jason nait with that Rose reference and I'll bite , however I agree in that I was surprised about Rose too, I have the unpopular opinion that to be a hall of famer you have to represent the best that is baseball and for Rose to qualify he has to show some contrition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Is a streak really a "moment"?? What did they vote for? The MOMENT that his name was announced to make it official? The MOMENT that the lineup card was handed to the ump? The MOMENT he stepped into the batter's box??? WHAT???? I'm sorry, but that's f***ing STUPID. My top 5 moments: Bill Buckner Leon Durham Ball Four causing Milt Pappas to lose perfect game with 2 out in 9th inning Randy Myers decking "fan" Reggie Jackson picking up change being thrown at him in right field at Comiskey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Re: Pete Rose For what it's worth, I don't think Pete Rose should have to apologize for anything he did after he stopped playing the game in order to get into the Hall Of Fame as a player. When you get more hits than anyone else who ever played, you should be there. Otherwise, I think the Hall loses credibility. Not trying to diminish anyone else's opinions, because a lot of good points have been made for the other argument, but I just don't connect Pete Rose the player with Pete Rose the manager or Pete Rose the private citizen. They stick asterisks on everything else, just stick one on his induction that means "As A Player Only". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 even though I'm for Rose going to the HOF, credibility coincides with rules. The rule was that any player or manager who gets caught betting on his team is automatically out of the game for life. If they make the exception for him, where do they stop? the mlb has to stick to their guns too. if Rose goes back in though, Jackson should go back in also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 What happened to Olivo's HR in his first MLB at-bat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 24, 2002 Author Share Posted October 24, 2002 Originally posted by The CriticRe: Pete Rose For what it's worth, I don't think Pete Rose should have to apologize for anything he did after he stopped playing the game in order to get into the Hall Of Fame as a player. When you get more hits than anyone else who ever played, you should be there. Otherwise, I think the Hall loses credibility. Not trying to diminish anyone else's opinions, because a lot of good points have been made for the other argument, but I just don't connect Pete Rose the player with Pete Rose the manager or Pete Rose the private citizen. They stick asterisks on everything else, just stick one on his induction that means "As A Player Only". I am the exact opposite. As far as I'm concerned he should never see the Hall till he admits what he does. The guy is an amazing player but he gambled, and gambled a lot. All the evidence is their, its why Rose agreed to what the comissioner did a long time ago, banning him from baseball. If he doesn't agree with it, then why not let them bring all the evidence public and let a court decide. Rose gambled and in the books gambling is illegal and you can't reward him by putting him in the hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Originally posted by abozichiuWhat happened to Olivo's HR in his first MLB at-bat? Carlos Lee already accomplished the feat in May of 1999! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 I'm in agreement with some of the posters here. Sure, Cal Ripken breaking Gehrig's consecutive games played streak was a feat of historic accomplishment. But was it the best baseball moment? The best baseball moment should be something that is ingrained in your mind, i.e. Bill Buckner, Carlton Fisk, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 24, 2002 Author Share Posted October 24, 2002 I agree with ya Cubkilla. When you think back, I remember all the gyrations that Fisk went through when he hit the homer, but I sure don't remember everything Cal did during the streak and while running around the field after it. IT was a great record, but that wasn't the greatest moment ever. Gehrigs speach was better, Mark's record breaking home run was better. Robinson being the first african american was better. Kirk Gibsons homerun was better. I'm sure they are plenty others that are better moments too, that I'm forgetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 24, 2002 Author Share Posted October 24, 2002 Of how about Joe Carter's game winning grand slam to win the series, then their was Luis Gonzalez game winning hit. Those were sweet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted October 24, 2002 Share Posted October 24, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnI agree with ya Cubkilla. When you think back, I remember all the gyrations that Fisk went through when he hit the homer, but I sure don't remember everything Cal did during the streak and while running around the field after it. IT was a great record, but that wasn't the greatest moment ever. Gehrigs speach was better, Mark's record breaking home run was better. Robinson being the first african american was better. Kirk Gibsons homerun was better. I'm sure they are plenty others that are better moments too, that I'm forgetting. How about, "THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT, THE GIANTS WIN THE PENNANT!" That didn't even make the list I don't think. Or Mr October. Or ShamME losing $20,000..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Ripken had an achievement not a moment. You knew he was going to break out. Fisks' homer was a moment, shot heard round the world is a moment. Baseball once again is a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 The fans were the ones to vote for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnThe fans were the ones to vote for it. Well the fans are idiots to. Don't get me started on those bozo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Well yeah but they own that right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 Yes they do, no fans and you got no baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Showtime Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 Originally posted by ChisoxfnYes they do, no fans and you got no baseball. The people who vote for things like this, are people who hold up signs during a potential strike and say "I pay your salary, and your greedy and stupid". Yet they payed to get into the ballpark. I love those people. All you need is luxury boxes. That'll happen one day soon, where more than half a stadium is luxury boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 I happen to vote for some of those things, like the all star game. I think most fans that go do, and I know I was pissed if the players went on strike and I was completely on the owners side. Its ridiculous how much money they make and they think that they can tell baseball they can't remove two places. Thats like a major company shutting down a branch because its losing money in that location and the employees say no, you can't do it. Last I knew this was a capitalistic company and you have the right to free enterprise and all that other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 25, 2002 Author Share Posted October 25, 2002 I happen to vote for some of those things, like the all star game. I think most fans that go do, and I know I was pissed if the players went on strike and I was completely on the owners side. Its ridiculous how much money they make and they think that they can tell baseball they can't remove two places. Thats like a major company shutting down a branch because its losing money in that location and the employees say no, you can't do it. Last I knew this was a capitalistic company and you have the right to free enterprise and all that other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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