I’m A Functional Alcoholic and I’m A Paramedic, By The Grace Of God And My Praying Wife And Praying Kids, I Got Sober From Alcohol At Age 38, I Been Sober Since July 21st Of 2014, I have been Sober From Alcohol 6Years and Some Months and Some Days
My uncle was Eck's dentist in Fremont as a kid. My uncle would leave his office just to go watch Eck pitch as a little leaguer. He said Eck was a man among boys. RIP Uncle Jack.
What a great story. All his great sports highlights balanced with the human side, yet without cheap sensationalism. I knew him for years in his hometown of Fremont. He was always a nice and genuine guy. Glad he made it through so well.
Congratulations Your Sobriety Dennis, I made 6Years Sober From Alcohol On July 21st Of 2020, I did the 12 steps of A.A. with my sponsor and my Sobriety got better, But I got Sober From Alcohol by praying 🙏🏿 and yelling out to God, And My First day Sober was July 21st Of 2014
Congratulations on being sober yourself alcohol is no joke I’ve seen what it’s done to some friends why I don’t drink much I’ll occasionally drink a beer but never the hard stuff I consider myself a social drinker.
Congrats. You are as inspirational as dennis my friend 🫡 the greatest battles any of us fight are within ourselves. Not on any field on court in any ring or octagon. 💯
One of my first and favorite baseball memories is Dave Concepcion hitting a homerun off Eckersley in the all star game. I loved it because I am a Reds fan and Concepcion was my favorite player but I always had respect for Eckersley
Mines is 1990 REDS October 🏆 😏 Just so happens The UNLV Runnin Rebels had a Great 1990 as well 🏆 NCAA Was 10yo and have yet to see either of them Win another Championship 🤷♂️ & Yet to see The Lions Win 1 @ all But Soon . Somethings got to Give 😁 But I have got to see The Bengals make 3 SuperB owls and 1 of them recently which is pretty freakin awesome . Bengals looking Good & Lions moving the Right Direction . REDS are really starting to look Good and The Future is Bright ! 👍 💪
4 years Sober this coming May 16,2020...Your staying sober will be the greatest pitch in your arsenal..Your greatest gift received and given to those you love..God Bless you DE..You are among the greatest "Firemen" all time..
As a New Englander, I remember the Eck while he was with the Red Sox...always great to watch the high kick sidearm delivery...great respect for him...hard worker who loved the game...he was his worst enemy but never disrespected the game...wish you and your family the best Eck!
I remember my uncle(rip) who played catcher/QB at Richmond HS during Ecks time in HS. He and Willie McGee played against Ecks HS and even back then..he was a dominant pitcher.
I grew up here in Boston, and we are so proud and fortunate to have the Eck calling our games from the booth. Dennis has the perfect combination to be where he is. He's got a great sense of humor, he's got the looks, and most importantly, he's got that great baseball knowledge. We have a great team of color analysts for the Red Sox on our NESN baseball station. Besides the Eck, we've got the scooter, ex-Red Sox 2nd baseman Jerry Remy. We also have ex-Sox slugger and Hall of Famer, Jim Rice. Ex-Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, and ex-Sox player and Fox colorman Steve Lyons. Well, it's Friday and the All-Star break was Tuesday. Time for the second half to begin. And if it's anything like the first half, some fun we're going to have here in Boston. The Red Sox are leading the Major Leagues with a record of 68-30. Their best first half since 1949. Rightfielder Mookie Betts is leading the Majors with a .359 batting average. He also has 23 home runs, and 51 RBI. Designated Hitter J D. Martinez is leading the Majors with 29 home runs and 80 RBI's.The Sox have four starting pitchers with at least 10 wins. Including ace Chris Sale who is 10-4, (4th) with a 2.23 ERA, (1st ) and 188 strikeouts (1st).
Congratulations to the Red Sox and the great city of Boston on this year's World Series victory, you guy's got a hell of a team, and great fans, from an Oakland CA guy and Athletics fan of
Since Eck retired from the NESN booth after the 2022 season and with Jerry Remy's passing prior to that, watching Red Sox games just isn't the same. Even when the Sox were bad, the broadcasts were always entertaining.
I got to interview Eck--he was always a favorite. The feat that gets glossed over in this show is the 21 and 2/3 consecutive hitless innings he pitched in '77, with the no-hitter sandwiched in the middle of that stretch. Only Cy Young strung together more such innings in MLB history. Yeah--THAT Cy Young. Think about it--if a guy goes 21 or so SCORELESS innings now it's a pretty big deal, let alone hitless.
Dig this: ln the opening highlights of this story, as Eck's story begins, it shows Kirk Gibson hitting a homerun. That was game 1 of the 1988 World Series. Dodgers vs Oakland A's. He hit it off Dennis to end and win the game. That's when and where Dennis Eckersly created and coined the phrase 'Walk Off Homerun'.
Man…. Just 3 more W W W’s & 10 more Saves To officially get to 200 W’s & 400 Saves That would have been Awesome Still an obviously Great Career That got Eck into Cooperstown Cy Young MVP 3 Straight World Series & 💍
the Indians of 77 were awful and eck had an awesome year like curt schilling with the Phillies when he pitched great but more often went just over 500 in winning percentage. the no hitter against frank tananna of the angels I listened to on a car radio at the age of ten. my favourite the next twenty odd years!!!!!
There are few things more enjoyable than watching old ball players whine about opponents not obeying the "unwritten rules" of the game. So what if Eck pointed at guys after striking them out? So what if a young guy flips his bat after a home run? That stuff makes the game sooooo much more entertaining. You don't want some guy to flip his bat? Then strike him out! Problem solved. Eck was one of a kind.
I’m A Functional Alcoholic and I’m A Paramedic, By The Grace Of God And My Praying Wife And Praying Kids, I Got Sober From Alcohol At Age 38, I Been Sober Since July 21st Of 2014, I have been Sober From Alcohol 6Years and Some Months and Some Days
I grew up in Fremont , Dennis's younger Sister & I were good friends, he was a special athlete .
Always loved him especially in the late 70s when he was with the Boston Redsox
Met him last night at Polar Park. Nice guy.
One of the greatest pitchers of all time loved watching him
Way to go Eck for being honest about your addiction. God bless you. It takes tremendous courage to go through what you did.
SportCentury was a great show, always remember that music and Fowlers voice.
My uncle was Eck's dentist in Fremont as a kid. My uncle would leave his office just to go watch Eck pitch as a little leaguer. He said Eck was a man among boys. RIP Uncle Jack.
oh, how i love that man...
The man.
What a great story. All his great sports highlights balanced with the human side, yet without cheap sensationalism. I knew him for years in his hometown of Fremont. He was always a nice and genuine guy. Glad he made it through so well.
Congratulations Your Sobriety Dennis, I made 6Years Sober From Alcohol On July 21st Of 2020, I did the 12 steps of A.A. with my sponsor and my Sobriety got better, But I got Sober From Alcohol by praying 🙏🏿 and yelling out to God, And My First day Sober was July 21st Of 2014
Congratulations and God bless.
Congratulations on being sober yourself alcohol is no joke I’ve seen what it’s done to some friends why I don’t drink much I’ll occasionally drink a beer but never the hard stuff I consider myself a social drinker.
Congrats. You are as inspirational as dennis my friend 🫡 the greatest battles any of us fight are within ourselves. Not on any field on court in any ring or octagon. 💯
a thing of beauty watching Eck close a game
One of my first and favorite baseball memories is Dave Concepcion hitting a homerun off Eckersley in the all star game. I loved it because I am a Reds fan and Concepcion was my favorite player but I always had respect for Eckersley
Mines is 1990 REDS October 🏆 😏
Just so happens The UNLV Runnin Rebels had a Great 1990 as well 🏆 NCAA
Was 10yo and have yet to see either of them Win another Championship 🤷♂️
& Yet to see The Lions Win 1 @ all
But Soon . Somethings got to Give 😁
But I have got to see The Bengals make 3 SuperB owls and 1 of them recently which is pretty freakin awesome . Bengals looking Good & Lions moving the Right Direction .
REDS are really starting to look Good and The Future is Bright ! 👍 💪
I never knew what he went through. What a winner!
I have his autograph along with the other 1975 Cleveland Indians I got from my dad's cousin Fritz who pitched for the Indians that year.
Fritz Peterson?
4 years Sober this coming May 16,2020...Your staying sober will be the greatest pitch in your arsenal..Your greatest gift received and given to those you love..God Bless you DE..You are among the greatest "Firemen" all time..
Congratulations My Brotha I made 6Years Sober From Alcohol On July 21st Of 2020
Nice 👍 Congrats to Both of You 👏 Much Respect Due
I am over 5 Years now 2/26/18 🙏
As a New Englander, I remember the Eck while he was with the Red Sox...always great to watch the high kick sidearm delivery...great respect for him...hard worker who loved the game...he was his worst enemy but never disrespected the game...wish you and your family the best Eck!
Eck is the only pitcher in Major League history to have 100 complete games and over 100 saves.
To this day when I think of relief pitchers I think of Eckersley. He was great.
He’s in top 5 no doubt him
Manny Trevor Hoffman
@@Phoneybeetlemaniacxs and mariano and Aroldis is top 2
@@user-wt8im2ro1p Mo I agree with but Arodis? I wish...
@@iamhungey12345 aroldis>Dennis
@@user-wt8im2ro1p I wouldn't go that far.
My all time favorite ball player...
September 16, 2018: In spite of life's challenges, you became a winner. Great player!
He calls a fun and great game from the booth for Boston. Eck is enjoyable to listen to.. cheese , moss etc .. he's a cackle.
i love listening to him and jerry, gives such front row insight to what it's like to be a player
What a trade by the A’s!
I remember my uncle(rip) who played catcher/QB at Richmond HS during Ecks time in HS. He and Willie McGee played against Ecks HS and even back then..he was a dominant pitcher.
I grew up here in Boston, and we are so proud and fortunate to have the Eck calling our games from the booth. Dennis has the perfect combination to be where he is. He's got a great sense of humor, he's got the looks, and most importantly, he's got that great baseball knowledge. We have a great team of color analysts for the Red Sox on our NESN baseball station. Besides the Eck, we've got the scooter, ex-Red Sox 2nd baseman Jerry Remy. We also have ex-Sox slugger and Hall of Famer, Jim Rice. Ex-Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, and ex-Sox player and Fox colorman Steve Lyons. Well, it's Friday and the All-Star break was Tuesday. Time for the second half to begin. And if it's anything like the first half, some fun we're going to have here in Boston. The Red Sox are leading the Major Leagues with a record of 68-30. Their best first half since 1949. Rightfielder Mookie Betts is leading the Majors with a .359 batting average. He also has 23 home runs, and 51 RBI. Designated Hitter J D. Martinez is leading the Majors with 29 home runs and 80 RBI's.The Sox have four starting pitchers with at least 10 wins. Including ace Chris Sale who is 10-4, (4th) with a 2.23 ERA, (1st ) and 188 strikeouts (1st).
Congratulations to the Red Sox and the great city of Boston on this year's World Series victory, you guy's got a hell of a team, and great fans, from an Oakland CA guy and Athletics fan of
Great pitcher
Remember listening to his no hitter as a kid, with my brother. Talked to Eck about it many times. Good guy
Did you meet him
The toughest SOB I ever saw with the game on the line was Dennis Eckersley. I say that with the utmost respect.
@WinConsinSportsNutRW Rivera had more talent, but Eck had the grit. I got with grit.
@WinConsinSportsNutRW it's not close at all stop it rivera is TIERS better
@@bigdogpete43 LOL
@@bigdogpete43 Rivera had grit as well.
Sit down buddy!
Met him last night at Polar Park. Nice guy.
Thank you ESPN 🥲
A perpetual strike throwing machine
The plate was larger then it was today
@@threatassessment606 In your *LAME* mind it is .. it's been 17 inches and 12 inches at an angle since the beginning of time
Grande entre los Grandes en el Universo , de por vida .Bendiciones para el ,11;32PM, 10/2/2018/,Raleigh,NC.
Since Eck retired from the NESN booth after the 2022 season and with Jerry Remy's passing prior to that, watching Red Sox games just isn't the same. Even when the Sox were bad, the broadcasts were always entertaining.
Love Eck, Go Red Sox!!
nice story!
I got to interview Eck--he was always a favorite. The feat that gets glossed over in this show is the 21 and 2/3 consecutive hitless innings he pitched in '77, with the no-hitter sandwiched in the middle of that stretch. Only Cy Young strung together more such innings in MLB history. Yeah--THAT Cy Young. Think about it--if a guy goes 21 or so SCORELESS innings now it's a pretty big deal, let alone hitless.
Feat
Born the same day and same year as Stevie Ray Vaughan
Stfu
Dig this: ln the opening highlights of this story, as Eck's story begins, it shows Kirk Gibson hitting a homerun. That was game 1 of the 1988 World Series. Dodgers vs Oakland A's. He hit it off Dennis to end and win the game. That's when and where Dennis Eckersly created and coined the phrase 'Walk Off Homerun'.
I wish Eckersley would have been that good when he was a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Eck !! ⚾️🔥
I never realized Eck coined 'walkoff' but that totally tracks
Man…. Just 3 more W W W’s & 10 more Saves
To officially get to 200 W’s & 400 Saves
That would have been Awesome
Still an obviously Great Career
That got Eck into Cooperstown
Cy Young MVP 3 Straight World Series & 💍
the Indians of 77 were awful and eck had an awesome year like curt schilling with the Phillies when he pitched great but more often went just over 500 in winning percentage. the no hitter against frank tananna of the angels I listened to on a car radio at the age of ten. my favourite the next twenty odd years!!!!!
on my wife's notebook, my wife wouldn't have a clue who eck was or is!!! lol
Not many people have integrity. Eck has it. Beautiful person who shows how you get through shit no matter what!!
Months without major league baseball suck
Eck was the greatest closer of all time
😭😭😭
Nope.
He looks like the magician Doug Henning
im an Eckersley
There are few things more enjoyable than watching old ball players whine about opponents not obeying the "unwritten rules" of the game. So what if Eck pointed at guys after striking them out? So what if a young guy flips his bat after a home run? That stuff makes the game sooooo much more entertaining. You don't want some guy to flip his bat? Then strike him out! Problem solved. Eck was one of a kind.
8:16
Eck > Mo
Lol, no.
This is correct.
John jones went to rehab for 1 day..bum
World's thickest eyebrows: 13:13
hahahaha