I had this video made about a month ago but scrapped the whole thing and started over because I wanted to go far more in depth with it. I'm happy with the way the video turned out and I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did making it. I appreciate every view, like, and comment. Be sure to subscribe if you enjoyed. Thanks for watching, I'll see you next time.
I met Roy in 2012 at the Phillies Phan Photo Day as an 11 year old and I remember two things about him. 1. He was the tallest human I’d ever met 2. Far more importantly, even though he was quiet and seemingly introverted, he was beyond kind. He took time to shake the hand of every kid and say hello. Some of the players barely acknowledged the fans mostly giving the occasional wave but the best pitcher in the game was stopping to make lifelong memories for people and that was all I needed to know about the type of person he was. Rest in peace Roy, you’re deeply missed
I read a story with quotes from Roy's wife about she did not want him to be remembered as a drug addict who crashed a plane. If she ever happens across this video and comments, please know that Roy will NEVER be remembered that way here in Philadelphia. All heroes have an achilles heel. Roy was a model baseball player and hall of famer, THAT is how he will be remembered.
Same here. He was incredible. My family used to try to go to the games that Doc was starting. It was funny to see the difference in attendance vs games other pitchers started. You knew they had a great shot of winning, no matter how bad their offense was. Great memories.
I'm a die-hard Philadelphia fan... I suffer from mostly anxiety and depression... It just goes to show you these things affect everybody no matter what profession you're in... He will always be a legend and thoughts and prayers with the family.. very nice video by the way
As a Braves fan, I’ve always viewed Phillies aces through a lens of animosity for obvious reasons, and as a result of that I never really knew/cared for the stories of these guys, but MAN this four aces series has humbled me. Well done, man.
Loved Halladay as a player despite being a Mets fan. Hated hearing the news about his death. This is a wonderful memorial that contextualizes his life in a way that could help somebody.
Being a Red Sox fan, I saw a lot of Halladay. The dude was feared by every Sox fan as we had to face him a few times per year and, like Pedro Martinez, you were possibly watching a nono every time Roy took the hill. I had no clue about everything else....tortured soul, poor guy.
I have his hall of fame jays jersey hung in my room. Grew up watching him pitch and his work ethic shaped alot of how i live my life, and hes solely responsible for my passion for pitching in baseball. Doc will always be a hero.
I was not even a Jay or Phillies fan but man, this guy is one of my favorites of all time, i even have a 34 Halladay Phillies jersey. Top of the top, may he rest in peace
I’ve been watching Roy Halliday clips all day. I’m beginning to start to learn about him as a human. I’m 3 1/2 minutes in and this is making me emotional. I think a lot of us can relate to struggles and it seemed like Roy had his own. May he rest comfortably in forever paradise pain-free. My heart goes out to his wife and family. Gone to soon. Cherish your loved ones you never know when it’s time.
Great video!!! Loved Roy I’ll never forget the day he became a Philadelphia phillie and calling my father and uncle and just the excitement we had at now being able to watch the best in baseball in a Phillies uniform, RIP Roy thanks for the great moments you gave Phillies fans
As someone who has struggled with opioid addiction for the past 5 years. I have got to say I already had a run of respect for Roy, but I have even more respect for this tortured soul. I can't imagine laying in bed for 3 weeks with withdrawals, that is a different kind of tough. Rest in peace Doc, so many amazing memories.
Hang in there man, I struggled from 2010-2017 and I’ve been clean since October 2017. You got this! Nothing is stronger than our minds and will power. It took me a while to realize that tho
@@Jordan.M.23 thanks partner I appreciate. It's up and down but the downs are so bad. Finally ready to get it right again n congratulations on your success too man, keep it up! The more I've trained my mind, and learned how to relax myself when I'm sick and just try and wake up and do better every day regardless of what life throws at me. But I really appreciate it, stay strong boss!
Hang in there my brother. Keep the good fight going. I’ve struggled for the past 10 years. I’m down to just one weekend a month and even that’s hard to kick. Lost everything due to my addiction. I’m almost there! Just gotta kick that once a month shit out and I can start being sober. You’re not alone! Don’t give up
I was in the spot Roy went to after his career when he threw the no-hitter. I was literally alone and withdrawing off heroin in a halfway house watching it on a 20 inch box tv…. Stayed sober! Great man, NO ONE IS PERFECT, and will always be remembered as a pitching phenom imo
Thanks. He was my hero as a kid. Im a pitcher from europe with a grandfather living in TOR. So the only ace we had between 2000 and the phillies trade. This man was it for me. Still sad knowing how hard his life was internally and I feel so sad for his family. Big up for his kid helping getting him into the mlb the show games. At least I can dominate with the doc in the game now :)
Incredible essay and video man. Although I’m a lifelong Braves fan and doc humbled us countless times, I was always a fan of him. Not many pitchers get better as they get deeper into the game.
Thank you for this effort. For articulating so eloquently, Roy's struggles and triumphs. As a human being. Simply a Man living his life , like any other . His passing is so tragic. I pray his wife and family find Peace . Thank s again. Awesome tribute. You got it right.
Loved this man! Loved him before he came to Philly and even more when he got here. I was at his no hitter, fitting it was his first ever playoff win. Such a heartbreaking ending
Was very much a longtime admirer of Doc without knowing anything about almost any of that stuff. Admire the man even more now somehow - fantastic portrait, phenomenal work - the kind a workhorse like 34 is deserving of.
Roy was my idol. I grew up a Phillies fan. I remember the World Series, I remember the agonizing defeat in 2009. When Roy signed, it was the moment we were going to get that third ring. I can recall every single out during both of his no-hitters. I knew he was the most dominant pitcher I had seen in my lifetime. I knew 2010 was our year. My idolization started as a kid visiting Citizens Bank Park in 2011, during the Phillies Baseball Academy, and seeing him complete THE workout, the workout only he could do, which ended in him ringing the bell installed for only him. I have not seen anyone as dominate since. His play on the field inspired me, and his life off the field devastated me. If Roy is not stronger than the terrors of addiction, nobody is. I hope this serves as an example of why we need to help those in need, no matter who they are.
Though I was a Cubs fan who lived near Philly, Doc was always my favorite pitcher. Even to a point that I’d mimic and model my mechanics after his. And once he came to Philly, I was excited just to see him do what he did best every 5 days. I even remember seeing one of his last wins in 2013 against the Cardinals in a rain shortened game. Roy will always be one the greatest players ever in my mind
I very much appreciate someone going into the struggles Roy went through while performing at the top of his game, has always been one of my favourite players ever. Sad that he's gone. RIP Doc.
Doc is my all time favorite player also. I’m a baseball fanatic but Roy made me fall in love with the pitching side of it. I would watch highlights of so many pitchers because of Roy. The way he dominated with his movement was pure magic and hypnotized me. Great video. Love the respect for Doc.
Very well done with the proper amount of reality and empathy for a truly great pitcher who like all of us has daily struggles in our lives beyond what we do for a living. Never knew this about him but it makes me like him even more. Just makes him more human in my eyes. Great job on the doc ❤
Im just happy I got to witness the mans greatness on the mound whenever a broadcast carried a Blue Jays or Phillies game. One of my favorite pitchers watching growing up, even if he was carving up my Yankees line up as a Blue Jay. I still remember hearing of his passing, and couldn't believe it. Rest in paradise, Doc. It was a pleasure watching you play.
This was a great documentary. The best I’ve seen on Halladay and the Phillies in general of the era. As a lifelong fan I appreciate this a ton. Very surprised you have so few subscribers, but you certainly earned one in me from this upload.
Great video, man. As a life-long Phillies fan, watching Doc every 5th day was like nothing else. His command,the movement on his pitchs, and his stoic,no-nonsense personality fit like a glove in Philly. I still remember a game against the Marlins.Halladay was going head to head with Josh Johnson. Halladay was dealing that day,but he walked Johnson one at bat, and he was furious, lol. It's quiet in the florida stadium so you could hear every curse Roy said. It was also funny watching him eye up umps on close pitches. 1 inning they would call a ball, and the next after Halladay stared daggers at him, the ump would make sure to call it a strike, lol. He was an intimidating guy on mound! Charlie Manuel was scared to death to take him out of a game. Roy would see Charlie get up off his seat and look at him like " sit the fuck down, im fine" and Charlie would like at Rich Dubee like" you go talk to him" lol. It was great. Addiction is no joke, man. The way his career and life ended was sad. No doubt in my mind, he would have got to 300 wins if he didn't get hurt and turn to painkillers. He was steady Eddie on the mound. Great years watching the Phillies. RIP Doc. Thanks for the memories!
Truly outstanding work man! As this is the 1st video I’ve watched from you I can say you did a great job on Roy, someone who I only had cursory knowledge on him. Keep up the great work!
I got to see Doc for most of his career. You are right, when he came back from being sent to Dunedin he became a man and Doc. I was lucky as I felt fortunate enough to consider him a friend. I never made a fuss when seeing him and he seemed to appreciate that. We didnt have much to cheer about during those years except for Roy so he had god like status in the city. Yet he never acted like it. You would think as fans would be angry when dealing him but both management and fans felt he deserved a shot at getting a ring and this would be his only chance to do so. The city of Toronto became Phillies fans during his time there. To this day I have never seen anything like it. During his time here the way he played and never gave up was the stuff of legend. Thank you for doing such a good job making this episode. It brought a tear to my eye.
Doc was the reason I fell in love with baseball. Its upsetting he never got the help/support he needed. Hope he is in a better place now. Rip doc, glad you found your place on the wall. Its where a legend like you deserves to rest
I was there in Miami for his Perfect Game. When they say “you could just feel it” that’s 100% true! His form, his style, his focus, everything about him that day was just perfect! Doc was so much more than his mistakes…..I highly doubt the majority of people especially fan’s stigmatize him and the ones that do are just miserable in their own lives.
Wonderful video! Growing up a 2011 cardinal fan, there wasn’t a game quite like the NLDS Game 5 matchup. Only 1 run combined between best friends, incredible!
Still can't believe we didn't get at least 1 with him that 2011 year was special 102wins....I remember watching him pitch just thinking look how good this dude is man he was lights out for sure...rip Roy you always be loved in Philly that's a fact
As someone who was lucky enough to meet and see Roy Halladay a ton when he was in Toronto due to my cousin playing on the team for a bunch of years with him I have to say that this very well done. I think most people think about him in a bad way and they always seem to leave out the fact that he was one of the most well liked teammates on every single one of the teams he played on. My cousin who was a utility infielder for the Blue Jays is retired now and even winning a ring late with the Red Sox and playing 10 Plus years in the big leagues Doc Halladay is always mentioned as one of the best teammates he had and I think this is something that is lost or forgotten because of how his life ended. I think this is totally unfair and I actually credit you for not calling him a drug addict who decided to fly a plane one random day high on meth and pills and that’s how it ended for him. Some of this is true and the drugs being in his system that is true but it could have been 2 days ago when he used and flying the plane was just bad luck. Too many people jump to their own conclusions and it’s incorrect or at least or be fair we don’t know when he used if he was found with a pipe and needle in his lap or pocket then ok he most likely was getting high while flying his plane but we really don’t know when he got high last and just because its in his autopsy report doesn’t mean it was at the exact time he flew the plane. UNTIL THAT is a 100 percent true fact then calling him a drug addict who died flying a place high is severely Disrespectful to his family ESPEICALLY his wife and kids. Look alot of people will say well he died young in a tragedy but his family is set for life so it can’t be all that bad can it?? My answer is most people that are lucky enough to be celebrity athletes would rather have no money and another day with their lost one than have a lot of money and be widowed at least that’s how I feel everyone’s different though GREAT VIDEO MAN REALLY ENJOYED IT.
@@BBB4416 good guess but John McDonald never hit .300 but his glove at SS 2B 3B kept him in the big leagues for 10 plus seasons with 9 different teams. In 2013 he played for four different teams and luckily ended up being with the Red Sox at the end of the season to get a ring
I loved the Doc. Can't count how many games I was lucky enough to see him pitch live. Sept 23, 2003 was particularly fun. It was his Toronto Cy Young year and he was going for 22nd win and he got ejected. I thought the roof was coming fly off the dome, the fans were outraged and really let the umpire know haha. Lucky he didn't need that win!
back in 2008 when I won the championship in little league on the mound, I went to my knees while my team piled on top of me. A memory I and my hometown will never forget But more importantly, I’ll never forget Roy ❤️
Ill never forget 2009 was my First year watching baseball even tho that was Roys last season as a Jay he quickly became my favorite player ill never forget his last 2 starts as a Jay shutout at home vs Seattle and his last start a shutout at Fenway
Well done sir, I didn’t know about some of “stuff” that happened to him. A old school pitcher, attitude and all, “give me the damn ball and leave me alone”
I was too young to watch Carlton so he is the greatest pitcher I’ve ever seen on it h for the Phillies, my most prized possession is a jersey signed by him
I watched Carlton play he was great - total workhorse like Halladay And Carlton was also someone who avoided the spotlight. Carlton very much disliked reporters- wouldn't speak with them, even when they won the WS
We all have our issues and demons. Roy will always be remembered as a class act. Being an anxiety case myself, I know the meds that aid the symptoms are extremely addictive. His wife and family should never feel her husband will be remembered as a drug addict. He had issues, and unfortunately, they played a part in his passing. RIp
I remember him pitching in Chicago either 2012/13 and he did not look well at all, looked like more than heat exhaustion. I still can’t believe we didn’t win one with him, those teams were better than the 2008 team
You did a great job making this Video. He too, was one of my favorite Pitchers in that Era, my favorite Pitcher of all time was and still is Nolan Ryan. What happened to Roy "Doc" Halladay is absolutely sad. So many people today struggle with Opioid abuse, it is nearly %30 of the population that does, and the reason behind it is because the Pharmaceutical Company was paying Doctor's to PUSH opioids onto people just to make a Buck!!! For a long time, they were getting handed out like candy from so many Doctors around the Country, because they were getting paid "extra" to do so!!!
Hard to imagine someone going from the pinnacle of their profession regarded by many as the best of their generation with the adulation of untold fans to a quiet retirement. That’s gotta be one hell of an adjustment process that individuals who put everything into their craft to be the best will deal with differently. Maybe he could have recofused his efforts on teaching the next generation some of the things he learned
As a fellow Coloradan I always rooted for Roy. Of course I was very sorry to learn of his major personal (drug) problems. When I read the list of drugs found in his body at his death it sounded like a pharmacy. So very sad.
i have utmost respect for roy halliday. i used to listen to the games on tv when i was pooing on the toilet. when he would strike someone out i would get off the toilet without wiping my bum and go into the living room and watch it
As a Cardinals fan at the time, I remember that Game 5 in 2011. Halladay had a great game but Carpenter was just a little bit better. It was epic. As happy as I was with the Cardinals win, I felt bad for Halladay and Ryan Howard who tore his Achilles tendon on the last play of the game if memory serves. It was one of those games that makes you say wow, this is why I’m a baseball fan.
Ryan Howard was a horrible big game player. I've never seen a guy strikeout so many times in big spots in my life. The guy couldn't hit a curveball even when he knew it was coming.
Like you said, Roy was everything. He was the best pitcher in the league and you never knew it. He deferred all credit to his teammates and to the fans. What ever happened to that? When we lost Roy we lost part of the Game. We lost what it means to be a stoic star, a humble guy. In today’s game of bat flips, a guy like Roy would not fit in. We lost a role model!
my favorite pitchers despite him being here in the hell years . Toronto Loves you Roy ! Gone way too soon ! edit : the 0 post seasons is a reflection of ownership and the team , not Roy . 100%
I had this video made about a month ago but scrapped the whole thing and started over because I wanted to go far more in depth with it. I'm happy with the way the video turned out and I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did making it. I appreciate every view, like, and comment. Be sure to subscribe if you enjoyed. Thanks for watching, I'll see you next time.
You did an awesome job!! I loved that Halladay was a true pro. RIP
His nickname was for the gunslinger? I thought it was because of his dentist, my bad😂
I met Roy in 2012 at the Phillies Phan Photo Day as an 11 year old and I remember two things about him.
1. He was the tallest human I’d ever met
2. Far more importantly, even though he was quiet and seemingly introverted, he was beyond kind. He took time to shake the hand of every kid and say hello. Some of the players barely acknowledged the fans mostly giving the occasional wave but the best pitcher in the game was stopping to make lifelong memories for people and that was all I needed to know about the type of person he was.
Rest in peace Roy, you’re deeply missed
did you suspect he was also a junkie?
I read a story with quotes from Roy's wife about she did not want him to be remembered as a drug addict who crashed a plane. If she ever happens across this video and comments, please know that Roy will NEVER be remembered that way here in Philadelphia. All heroes have an achilles heel. Roy was a model baseball player and hall of famer, THAT is how he will be remembered.
As a lifelong Blue Jays fan, Roy is one of my all time favourites too. I love Roy. Thank you for making this video.
thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. glad you enjoyed
Same here. He was incredible. My family used to try to go to the games that Doc was starting. It was funny to see the difference in attendance vs games other pitchers started. You knew they had a great shot of winning, no matter how bad their offense was. Great memories.
Man, Dave Steib was pretty frickin good and criminally underated.
Your team is shit.
I loved Doc growing up in Canada. Playing baseball, I tried to emulate his motion.
I'm a die-hard Philadelphia fan... I suffer from mostly anxiety and depression... It just goes to show you these things affect everybody no matter what profession you're in... He will always be a legend and thoughts and prayers with the family.. very nice video by the way
Man loved watching him pitch all those years in Toronto. What a tragedy. Couldn't believe it.
Words can’t do justice describing how great a pitcher Roy was.
I'm a Yankee fan but I always enjoyed watching Roy pitch. Great video. RIP Roy
As a Braves fan, I’ve always viewed Phillies aces through a lens of animosity for obvious reasons, and as a result of that I never really knew/cared for the stories of these guys, but MAN this four aces series has humbled me. Well done, man.
really appreciate it, glad you enjoyed
As a Yankees fan, seen him run through us all, great comment with truth
The early 90's braves from 1-5 in the rotation were nasty !
Loved Halladay as a player despite being a Mets fan. Hated hearing the news about his death. This is a wonderful memorial that contextualizes his life in a way that could help somebody.
Being a Red Sox fan, I saw a lot of Halladay. The dude was feared by every Sox fan as we had to face him a few times per year and, like Pedro Martinez, you were possibly watching a nono every time Roy took the hill. I had no clue about everything else....tortured soul, poor guy.
I have his hall of fame jays jersey hung in my room. Grew up watching him pitch and his work ethic shaped alot of how i live my life, and hes solely responsible for my passion for pitching in baseball. Doc will always be a hero.
I was not even a Jay or Phillies fan but man, this guy is one of my favorites of all time, i even have a 34 Halladay Phillies jersey. Top of the top, may he rest in peace
I’ve been watching Roy Halliday clips all day. I’m beginning to start to learn about him as a human. I’m 3 1/2 minutes in and this is making me emotional. I think a lot of us can relate to struggles and it seemed like Roy had his own. May he rest comfortably in forever paradise pain-free. My heart goes out to his wife and family. Gone to soon. Cherish your loved ones you never know when it’s time.
Great video!!! Loved Roy I’ll never forget the day he became a Philadelphia phillie and calling my father and uncle and just the excitement we had at now being able to watch the best in baseball in a Phillies uniform, RIP Roy thanks for the great moments you gave Phillies fans
As someone who has struggled with opioid addiction for the past 5 years. I have got to say I already had a run of respect for Roy, but I have even more respect for this tortured soul. I can't imagine laying in bed for 3 weeks with withdrawals, that is a different kind of tough. Rest in peace Doc, so many amazing memories.
Hang in there man, I struggled from 2010-2017 and I’ve been clean since October 2017. You got this! Nothing is stronger than our minds and will power. It took me a while to realize that tho
@@Jordan.M.23 thanks partner I appreciate. It's up and down but the downs are so bad. Finally ready to get it right again n congratulations on your success too man, keep it up! The more I've trained my mind, and learned how to relax myself when I'm sick and just try and wake up and do better every day regardless of what life throws at me. But I really appreciate it, stay strong boss!
Hang in there my brother. Keep the good fight going. I’ve struggled for the past 10 years. I’m down to just one weekend a month and even that’s hard to kick. Lost everything due to my addiction. I’m almost there! Just gotta kick that once a month shit out and I can start being sober. You’re not alone! Don’t give up
I was at that first playoff game…. I was 15 it’s a core memory for me. First real Phillies jersey I bought when I grew up. RIP Doc ❤
I was in the spot Roy went to after his career when he threw the no-hitter. I was literally alone and withdrawing off heroin in a halfway house watching it on a 20 inch box tv…. Stayed sober!
Great man, NO ONE IS PERFECT, and will always be remembered as a pitching phenom imo
Thanks. He was my hero as a kid. Im a pitcher from europe with a grandfather living in TOR. So the only ace we had between 2000 and the phillies trade. This man was it for me. Still sad knowing how hard his life was internally and I feel so sad for his family. Big up for his kid helping getting him into the mlb the show games. At least I can dominate with the doc in the game now :)
Roy Halladay was a beast Im glad I got to see him pitch in Phila.....Halladay was one of my favorite pitchers.....
Wow, that's was way more emotional than I was expecting..great job making this video and can tell it was made with love! Brilliant!
Doc was one of the best of his generation. Loved watching him pitch
my favorite pitcher growing up, thank you for making this video
Incredible essay and video man. Although I’m a lifelong Braves fan and doc humbled us countless times, I was always a fan of him. Not many pitchers get better as they get deeper into the game.
thanks man
Thank you for this effort. For articulating so eloquently, Roy's struggles and triumphs. As a human being. Simply a Man living his life , like any other . His passing is so tragic. I pray his wife and family find Peace . Thank s again. Awesome tribute. You got it right.
Loved this man! Loved him before he came to Philly and even more when he got here. I was at his no hitter, fitting it was his first ever playoff win. Such a heartbreaking ending
Thank you for this video, doc was my favorite pitcher of all time, nobody was as good as Holladay! As a Phillies fan we all miss him. RIP
Was very much a longtime admirer of Doc without knowing anything about almost any of that stuff. Admire the man even more now somehow - fantastic portrait, phenomenal work - the kind a workhorse like 34 is deserving of.
This was a beautiful tribute man, well done!
Appreciate it.
This is one of the best baseball videos I’ve ever watched. Good job, bro! I hope you have a great TH-cam career 💯
Appreciate it boss
Roy was my idol. I grew up a Phillies fan. I remember the World Series, I remember the agonizing defeat in 2009. When Roy signed, it was the moment we were going to get that third ring. I can recall every single out during both of his no-hitters. I knew he was the most dominant pitcher I had seen in my lifetime. I knew 2010 was our year. My idolization started as a kid visiting Citizens Bank Park in 2011, during the Phillies Baseball Academy, and seeing him complete THE workout, the workout only he could do, which ended in him ringing the bell installed for only him. I have not seen anyone as dominate since. His play on the field inspired me, and his life off the field devastated me. If Roy is not stronger than the terrors of addiction, nobody is. I hope this serves as an example of why we need to help those in need, no matter who they are.
This was so well made. Great video. A great tribute to an MLB legend.
Appreciate your comment.
Though I was a Cubs fan who lived near Philly, Doc was always my favorite pitcher. Even to a point that I’d mimic and model my mechanics after his. And once he came to Philly, I was excited just to see him do what he did best every 5 days. I even remember seeing one of his last wins in 2013 against the Cardinals in a rain shortened game. Roy will always be one the greatest players ever in my mind
I had money on his no hitter in the playoffs against the Reds. What a game. Loved Doc.
As a #Reds fan, I remember watching that game. But, I have nothing but good things for #Doc. #RIP, man. 🙏🏻⚾️
This video was excellent and informative. Doc was also my favorite player. Thanks!
I very much appreciate someone going into the struggles Roy went through while performing at the top of his game, has always been one of my favourite players ever. Sad that he's gone. RIP Doc.
Doc is my all time favorite player also. I’m a baseball fanatic but Roy made me fall in love with the pitching side of it. I would watch highlights of so many pitchers because of Roy. The way he dominated with his movement was pure magic and hypnotized me. Great video. Love the respect for Doc.
Very well done with the proper amount of reality and empathy for a truly great pitcher who like all of us has daily struggles in our lives beyond what we do for a living. Never knew this about him but it makes me like him even more. Just makes him more human in my eyes. Great job on the doc ❤
I appreciate the kind words
Im just happy I got to witness the mans greatness on the mound whenever a broadcast carried a Blue Jays or Phillies game. One of my favorite pitchers watching growing up, even if he was carving up my Yankees line up as a Blue Jay. I still remember hearing of his passing, and couldn't believe it. Rest in paradise, Doc. It was a pleasure watching you play.
great video depicting his career I was in Florida when it happened at the Phillies spring training complex and saw him fly over
This was a great documentary. The best I’ve seen on Halladay and the Phillies in general of the era. As a lifelong fan I appreciate this a ton. Very surprised you have so few subscribers, but you certainly earned one in me from this upload.
Appreciate your comment very much my friend. Thanks for the subscription, glad you enjoyed
Great video, man. As a life-long Phillies fan, watching Doc every 5th day was like nothing else. His command,the movement on his pitchs, and his stoic,no-nonsense personality fit like a glove in Philly. I still remember a game against the Marlins.Halladay was going head to head with Josh Johnson. Halladay was dealing that day,but he walked Johnson one at bat, and he was furious, lol. It's quiet in the florida stadium so you could hear every curse Roy said. It was also funny watching him eye up umps on close pitches. 1 inning they would call a ball, and the next after Halladay stared daggers at him, the ump would make sure to call it a strike, lol. He was an intimidating guy on mound! Charlie Manuel was scared to death to take him out of a game. Roy would see Charlie get up off his seat and look at him like " sit the fuck down, im fine" and Charlie would like at Rich Dubee like" you go talk to him" lol. It was great. Addiction is no joke, man. The way his career and life ended was sad. No doubt in my mind, he would have got to 300 wins if he didn't get hurt and turn to painkillers. He was steady Eddie on the mound. Great years watching the Phillies. RIP Doc. Thanks for the memories!
I was just like you. Poster, had his jersey went to watch him pitch. I miss him. My favorite player of all time
This was incredible and made me tear up multiple times. I'm a life-long Mets fan
Truly outstanding work man! As this is the 1st video I’ve watched from you I can say you did a great job on Roy, someone who I only had cursory knowledge on him. Keep up the great work!
Appreciate it man
He was my favorite pitcher back then. Being from philly i couldnt believe they actually got my favorite pitcher.
I got to see Doc for most of his career. You are right, when he came back from being sent to Dunedin he became a man and Doc. I was lucky as I felt fortunate enough to consider him a friend. I never made a fuss when seeing him and he seemed to appreciate that. We didnt have much to cheer about during those years except for Roy so he had god like status in the city. Yet he never acted like it. You would think as fans would be angry when dealing him but both management and fans felt he deserved a shot at getting a ring and this would be his only chance to do so. The city of Toronto became Phillies fans during his time there. To this day I have never seen anything like it. During his time here the way he played and never gave up was the stuff of legend. Thank you for doing such a good job making this episode. It brought a tear to my eye.
Was still keeping up with MLB when this just came out of nowhere. Sad, man. And he was one of my favorites too.
Great video. Very well written
Doc was the reason I fell in love with baseball. Its upsetting he never got the help/support he needed. Hope he is in a better place now. Rip doc, glad you found your place on the wall. Its where a legend like you deserves to rest
Doc was a massive bright spot on a string of bad jays team .. he was almost lock win every 5 days ..Jays legend !!
I was there in Miami for his Perfect Game. When they say “you could just feel it” that’s 100% true! His form, his style, his focus, everything about him that day was just perfect!
Doc was so much more than his mistakes…..I highly doubt the majority of people especially fan’s stigmatize him and the ones that do are just miserable in their own lives.
Wonderful video! Growing up a 2011 cardinal fan, there wasn’t a game quite like the NLDS Game 5 matchup. Only 1 run combined between best friends, incredible!
truly a pitchers duel
Still can't believe we didn't get at least 1 with him that 2011 year was special 102wins....I remember watching him pitch just thinking look how good this dude is man he was lights out for sure...rip Roy you always be loved in Philly that's a fact
As someone who was lucky enough to meet and see Roy Halladay a ton when he was in Toronto due to my cousin playing on the team for a bunch of years with him I have to say that this very well done. I think most people think about him in a bad way and they always seem to leave out the fact that he was one of the most well liked teammates on every single one of the teams he played on. My cousin who was a utility infielder for the Blue Jays is retired now and even winning a ring late with the Red Sox and playing 10
Plus years in the big leagues Doc Halladay is always mentioned as one of the best teammates he had and I think this is something that is lost or forgotten because of how his life ended. I think this is totally unfair and I actually credit you for not calling him a drug addict who decided to fly a plane one random day high on meth and pills and that’s how it ended for him. Some of this is true and the drugs being in his system that is true but it could have been 2 days ago when he used and flying the plane was just bad luck. Too many people jump to their own conclusions and it’s incorrect or at least or be fair we don’t know when he used if he was found with a pipe and needle in his lap or pocket then ok he most likely was getting high while flying his plane but we really don’t know when he got high last and just because its in his autopsy report doesn’t mean it was at the exact time he flew the plane. UNTIL THAT is a 100 percent true fact then calling him a drug addict who died flying a place high is severely Disrespectful to his family ESPEICALLY his wife and kids. Look alot of people will say well he died young in a tragedy but his family is set for life so it can’t be all that bad can it?? My answer is most people that are lucky enough to be celebrity athletes would rather have no money and another day with their lost one than have a lot of money and be widowed at least that’s how I feel everyone’s different though
GREAT VIDEO MAN REALLY ENJOYED IT.
Your cousin is Alex Gonzales?
Eric Hinske ? 2002 ROY
@@BBB4416 good guess but John McDonald never hit .300 but his glove at SS 2B 3B kept him in the big leagues for 10 plus seasons with 9 different teams. In 2013 he played for four different teams and luckily ended up being with the Red Sox at the end of the season to get a ring
@@mattgiacoppo3365 ahhh ok , always will remember him for his Father’s Day home run
I loved the Doc. Can't count how many games I was lucky enough to see him pitch live.
Sept 23, 2003 was particularly fun. It was his Toronto Cy Young year and he was going for 22nd win and he got ejected. I thought the roof was coming fly off the dome, the fans were outraged and really let the umpire know haha.
Lucky he didn't need that win!
back in 2008 when I won the championship in little league on the mound, I went to my knees while my team piled on top of me.
A memory I and my hometown will never forget
But more importantly, I’ll never forget Roy ❤️
Ill never forget 2009 was my First year watching baseball even tho that was Roys last season as a Jay he quickly became my favorite player ill never forget his last 2 starts as a Jay shutout at home vs Seattle and his last start a shutout at Fenway
Just watched your whole series. Excellent job
Appreciate it a lot man, hope you enjoyed
amazing video keep up the great content
appreciate it
Subscribed. Thank you for telling these stories ❤️
We don’t have rotations like this in the MLB anymore!
I never followed his career closely, but I do remember just how dominant he was during his best years.
Well done sir, I didn’t know about some of “stuff” that happened to him. A old school pitcher, attitude and all, “give me the damn ball and leave me alone”
The Ladder Day Monster was epic and legend. Ty for the content #LDS
Even as a Yankees fan. Always knew this man was so special. Used to give my Yankees a fit!
I was too young to watch Carlton so he is the greatest pitcher I’ve ever seen on it h for the Phillies, my most prized possession is a jersey signed by him
I watched Carlton play he was great - total workhorse like Halladay And Carlton was also someone who avoided the spotlight. Carlton very much disliked reporters- wouldn't speak with them, even when they won the WS
great jo!b; positive approach to this was refreshing/awesome! Very entertaining the way you told it
GREAT VIDEO! Keep uploading brother, great script
Thank you. This was beautiful.
What a wonderful video you made. Kudos
We all have our issues and demons. Roy will always be remembered as a class act. Being an anxiety case myself, I know the meds that aid the symptoms are extremely addictive. His wife and family should never feel her husband will be remembered as a drug addict. He had issues, and unfortunately, they played a part in his passing. RIp
I remember him pitching in Chicago either 2012/13 and he did not look well at all, looked like more than heat exhaustion. I still can’t believe we didn’t win one with him, those teams were better than the 2008 team
102, never forget it.
2013 cubs were garbage man lol
2009 Phillies should’ve beat the Yankees. It’s like they forgot how to throw breaking balls.
Great tribute
You did a great job making this Video. He too, was one of my favorite Pitchers in that Era, my favorite Pitcher of all time was and still is Nolan Ryan. What happened to Roy "Doc" Halladay is absolutely sad. So many people today struggle with Opioid abuse, it is nearly %30 of the population that does, and the reason behind it is because the Pharmaceutical Company was paying Doctor's to PUSH opioids onto people just to make a Buck!!! For a long time, they were getting handed out like candy from so many Doctors around the Country, because they were getting paid "extra" to do so!!!
He was also my favorite player growing up. Great video!
Hard to imagine someone going from the pinnacle of their profession regarded by many as the best of their generation with the adulation of untold fans to a quiet retirement. That’s gotta be one hell of an adjustment process that individuals who put everything into their craft to be the best will deal with differently. Maybe he could have recofused his efforts on teaching the next generation some of the things he learned
Or focussed on his family.
Doc threw his no hitter on my birthday. Got his jersey as my gift that year
Very awesome video man, really loved it
One of my favourite blue jays
Faced Roy in the minors during my 1998 season. Went 0-4 and remember thinking how the hell is that guy in the minors?
Awesome video. Lifelong Phillies fan. I had no idea about his drug problem.
As a fellow Coloradan I always rooted for Roy. Of course I was very sorry to learn of his major personal (drug) problems. When I read the list of drugs found in his body at his death it sounded like a pharmacy. So very sad.
Being Canadian Doc was a favorite of mine 😊
Roy’s mormon upbringing fucked him up for life. Pressure shame repression. Such a sad story
Rest easy Doc 🙏
One of the best athletes in any sport to ever play in Toronto…
Roy was no joke the last guy you wanted to see on the mound. Ryan, Johnson, Martinez, Clemons and Roy were the best I ever saw do it
As a Braves fan I enjoyed this video
Bryce Harper changed his number from 34 to 3 when he joined the Phils because he respected Doc that much
i have utmost respect for roy halliday. i used to listen to the games on tv when i was pooing on the toilet. when he would strike someone out i would get off the toilet without wiping my bum and go into the living room and watch it
Well done. Thanks
Good stuff Bud
THIS STORY REMINDS ME OF THE LATE GREAT THURMAN MUNSON STORY....BOTH GREAT PLAYERS...BOTH KILLED IN PLANE CRASHES 😢
As a Cardinals fan at the time, I remember that Game 5 in 2011. Halladay had a great game but Carpenter was just a little bit better. It was epic. As happy as I was with the Cardinals win, I felt bad for Halladay and Ryan Howard who tore his Achilles tendon on the last play of the game if memory serves. It was one of those games that makes you say wow, this is why I’m a baseball fan.
Ryan Howard was a horrible big game player. I've never seen a guy strikeout so many times in big spots in my life. The guy couldn't hit a curveball even when he knew it was coming.
Great work on the video bro 👍
Great video man
Like you said, Roy was everything. He was the best pitcher in the league and you never knew it. He deferred all credit to his teammates and to the fans.
What ever happened to that? When we lost Roy we lost part of the Game. We lost what it means to be a stoic star, a humble guy. In today’s game of bat flips, a guy like Roy would not fit in. We lost a role model!
my favorite pitchers despite him being here in the hell years . Toronto Loves you Roy ! Gone way too soon ! edit : the 0 post seasons is a reflection of ownership and the team , not Roy . 100%
amazing video