10 year old me was at this game. My Dad took me out of school for it. One of my greatest memories of my childhood. Just watched it again and still in awe.
I was about to post the exact same thing. I was also 10 years old and my dad picked me up early from school. My dad has since passed away and this is easily the greatest, most vivid memory I have of him. I felt so special getting out of school early to go to a baseball game. Before Mike Scott got the last out he turned to me and said you’ll never see this happen again in baseball and so far he has been right.
I was just wondering if it was considered the 8th Wonder of the World then how come the Astrodome never got awarded a Super Bowl? They gave one to Houston in Reliant Stadium just a few years after the Astrodome was done.
@@navymusician822 Wrong and im an Astros fan. They were up 3-0 in the 9th inning and choked it away. Umpires had nothing to do with choking a three run lead away only needing 3 outs to get to game 7. That game is the 1 game in Houston sports history that compares to the Oilers choking a 35-3 lead away.
This is probably the most incredible moment in Astros history. It was a real shame that Gene Elston got fired in the off-season because of this game. The owner wanted him to jump up and down and scream like a fan, but he was smart enough to let the moment carry itself.
Just read somewhere that Gene Elston was “let go” after this game “for his lack-luster calling of it” This change ushered in Milo Hamilton as the lead astros announcer as he was #2 to Gene at the time. Anyone have any input on this? I was 5 at the time. Lol
He was let go in the off-season because of this game. Gene Elston had called the games since 1962 and it was incredible they let him go because of this.
I was a kid in 1986, so I remember this game, it's the crowd details that stand out to me. Look how 70% of the people are dressed, dress shirt, ties and slacks. I'm figuring most people went straight after work to this game, hence why so many people are wearing dress shirts and ties for a damn baseball game. I get it for basketball, but baseball? Seems like a nutty thing to do today, even if you're leaving the office. It's crazy because people still go straight after work to an evening ball game today in 2021, but people either change clothes or office formal wear isn't as strict as it was in the 80s. I don't get why people didn't just change clothes in the office before leaving for the stadium? That's what most people do today. I think this was more Houston's conservative culture back then, because if you look at videos from the 1970s and early 80s of other ball parks in America, you see very scantly clad people and many men without even any shirts. But Houston in 1986, formal wear for a ball game. LOL, "Hey Edna, let's go to that baseball game, you got my tie ready?" Kids today must look at this game like how I looked at ball games from 1955 or 1965.
@@jasondesselle5143 yeah but afternoon games today don't have 60-70% in suits and ties. It's the cultural differences in attending a sports game, at least in Houston that I am mentioning from the 80s to the 2023. I used to laugh at people going to ball games in the 1950s, but then I look at the 80s and think, dang we weren't all that ahead of those people watching Mickey Mantle in their fedora and suit/tie.
Fun fact I just learned: Gene Elston got fired for his lack of enthusiasm after this no-hitter that clinched the NL West. Milo Hamilton replaced him the following season.
Mike Scott was on another level that year
One of the greatest moments in Astros' history.
Amen to that!
Jose Cruz was one of the greatest to play for the Astros. He was so good.
Mike scott OMG he is one of my favorite sport player of all time love you thank you mike you and nolan ryan were the best
10 year old me was at this game. My Dad took me out of school for it. One of my greatest memories of my childhood. Just watched it again and still in awe.
I was about to post the exact same thing. I was also 10 years old and my dad picked me up early from school. My dad has since passed away and this is easily the greatest, most vivid memory I have of him. I felt so special getting out of school early to go to a baseball game. Before Mike Scott got the last out he turned to me and said you’ll never see this happen again in baseball and so far he has been right.
So glad the Astros are where they are now, but such a big shame that a World Series was never played at the Astrodome.
I was just wondering if it was considered the 8th Wonder of the World then how come the Astrodome never got awarded a Super Bowl? They gave one to Houston in Reliant Stadium just a few years after the Astrodome was done.
@@billny33 Capacity apparently. The Dome couldn't seat over 50-60K back when it first opened for football IIRC.
@@bennygilbert8764 The Astrodome seated 54k in football configuration...45k in baseball configuration, of course that didn't count SRO.
Scott was untouchable in 1986, this game was merely the icing on the cake.
GetBenched-Considering Scott cheated by scuffing baseballs.
My dad was at this game, he always talks about it! It blew his mind that I was able to find this footage
You being a Giants fan, I REALLY appreciate your uploading this...thank you!!
Hits Gladden on 1st pitch.
Scott’s brain: Well there goes my perfect game.
I was there. Thrill of a lifetime.
I was at that game. I remember Clark making the last out. What a celebration!
Gene Elston (PBP) & Bill Worrell (C) 1-3/7-9
Worrell (PBP) & Elston (C) 4-6
I was born, that year in 1986. My parents were so young in that time.
I was there...I had Skybox seats, as well. These are the sections with private bars, servers, and cc tv...needless to say, we had a BLAST.
As a Mets fan I remember seeing this on the news and thinking “ooooohhh crap this is who we have to face” . Good thing there was no game 7
You have shitty umpiring to thank for that
@@navymusician822 Wrong and im an Astros fan. They were up 3-0 in the 9th inning and choked it away. Umpires had nothing to do with choking a three run lead away only needing 3 outs to get to game 7. That game is the 1 game in Houston sports history that compares to the Oilers choking a 35-3 lead away.
@@robertcourson8002 Well the umps cost us a game in NY when Ryan was pitching with a blown call at first.
Thank you for posting this
You are welcome Chris
@@classicsfgiants7201 I agree with Chris, thank you for posting this game. It brings back a lot of good memories of the Astros when I was a kid.
This is probably the most incredible moment in Astros history. It was a real shame that Gene Elston got fired in the off-season because of this game. The owner wanted him to jump up and down and scream like a fan, but he was smart enough to let the moment carry itself.
That pitcher looks like he hit the end of the bat and not Hatchers hand. That's why I love my Astro always hustling.
You think it was a fakeout ?
My middle brother's favorite pitcher, Mike Scott.
First time in MLB history that a pennant or division title was clinched by a no hitter.
What happened to all.the wonderful distinctive voices of our commentatora.
Umpires
HP Bob Engel (CC)
1B Paul Runge
2B Dave Pallone
3B Steve Rippley
The great Gene Easton on the call.
I was in the Uecker seats in the right field upper deck.
I was upper deck right behind the Giants dugout. I had binoculars, I didn't see you
Scott was a great pitcher. Underrated. Threw gas. Splitter was untouchable.
Just read somewhere that Gene Elston was “let go” after this game “for his lack-luster calling of it”
This change ushered in Milo Hamilton as the lead astros announcer as he was #2 to Gene at the time.
Anyone have any input on this? I was 5 at the time. Lol
Came here bc I read the same thing. I was -11 at the time. He did hardly say anything at the end I suppose.
Check out the difference with Milo Hamilton @ 1:03 th-cam.com/video/1KrdS0Jn7dk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AliaksandrA
I was 17 at the time
@@TheCStrike2 In other words you weren't even born yet?
He was let go in the off-season because of this game. Gene Elston had called the games since 1962 and it was incredible they let him go because of this.
You know you dominated the other team when the opposing pitcher has the hardest hit ball off you
I was a kid in 1986, so I remember this game, it's the crowd details that stand out to me. Look how 70% of the people are dressed, dress shirt, ties and slacks. I'm figuring most people went straight after work to this game, hence why so many people are wearing dress shirts and ties for a damn baseball game. I get it for basketball, but baseball? Seems like a nutty thing to do today, even if you're leaving the office. It's crazy because people still go straight after work to an evening ball game today in 2021, but people either change clothes or office formal wear isn't as strict as it was in the 80s. I don't get why people didn't just change clothes in the office before leaving for the stadium? That's what most people do today. I think this was more Houston's conservative culture back then, because if you look at videos from the 1970s and early 80s of other ball parks in America, you see very scantly clad people and many men without even any shirts. But Houston in 1986, formal wear for a ball game. LOL, "Hey Edna, let's go to that baseball game, you got my tie ready?" Kids today must look at this game like how I looked at ball games from 1955 or 1965.
It was an afternoon game. That explains the suit and ties. I was there. My dad took me out of school early for it. Greatest afternoon of my childhood.
@@jasondesselle5143 yeah but afternoon games today don't have 60-70% in suits and ties. It's the cultural differences in attending a sports game, at least in Houston that I am mentioning from the 80s to the 2023. I used to laugh at people going to ball games in the 1950s, but then I look at the 80s and think, dang we weren't all that ahead of those people watching Mickey Mantle in their fedora and suit/tie.
Fun fact I just learned: Gene Elston got fired for his lack of enthusiasm after this no-hitter that clinched the NL West. Milo Hamilton replaced him the following season.
The 80s were different, fans didn't wear jerseys, or no smartphones in the crowd.
Bill Worrell would do the rockets/astros in his career, as a broadcaster.
Finally retired just last year. The 20-21 Rockets season was his last.
80s.....different time.....when announcer can make a comment involving a noose and seemingly not cause a controversy
So how was Scott cutting his ball
RIP Roger Craig.
I just aquired team sighned baseball astros 1986
Why they stop wearing leggings?
Scott was a one-year "wonder"...wasn't any good with the Mets, and wasn't any good after everyone was on to him scuffing the ball.