Excuse my French I fuckin love John KRUK. Am a 64 year old man born and raised in north Philly. And the first time I saw John come up to bat for the Phillies. He said something to the catcher And umpire and they both started laughing hard. Never knew what he said but for them to laugh like that. I thought this is one really cool dude. And him sliding into a base am sure you just saw him face plant into the dirt and come up short of second base. But he became one of the best hitters in Phillies. And John is still with the Phillies doing play by play. And watching a Phillies game now days. There's nothing like it. One of the best lineups in baseball. One of the best teams in baseball and the great John KRUK to tell us stories about when he played or just about whatever. I laugh during the Phillies games now and I go crazy while the Phillies keep on winning.
John Martin Kruk (born February 9, 1961) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder. Kruk played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox from 1986 through 1995. During his career, he was a three-time MLB All-Star. After retiring as a player, Kruk became a baseball analyst for ESPN. He is now a color commentator for Phillies' games on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
As a Phillies and Padres fan, I love Kruk! He made watching both teams so much more "interesting". My favorite Kruk story: One day a woman came up to him and said, "You don't look like an athlete." John responded, "Lady, I ain't no athlete...I'm a baseball player!"
Yes, in ‘92, they weren’t that good, but in ‘93 they were one of the best teams to not win The Series. They were called "throwbacks," "misfits," "rejects," "outlaws," "wild," and "crazy,” and they were almost Series Champs.
From 87-90 the Padres had some of the best players of the 90's come up through their organization. Too bad they pretty much did zero with them. Well they traded them away if that counts. They included Roberto Alomar, Bip Roberts, Sandy Alomar, John Kruk, and Benito Santiago.
@@johnnynephrite6147 Well your post said 87-90. Joe Carter played for the Padres in 1990 and then was part of the trade that also sent Roberto Alomar to the Jays.
John Kruk A Great Phillie And A Great Person❤️
John Kruk was like the Chris Farley of baseball. Great stuff! Thanks! NS.
Minus the heroin
What do you mean was? He's still great!
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Excuse my French I fuckin love John KRUK. Am a 64 year old man born and raised in north Philly. And the first time I saw John come up to bat for the Phillies. He said something to the catcher And umpire and they both started laughing hard. Never knew what he said but for them to laugh like that. I thought this is one really cool dude. And him sliding into a base am sure you just saw him face plant into the dirt and come up short of second base. But he became one of the best hitters in Phillies. And John is still with the Phillies doing play by play. And watching a Phillies game now days. There's nothing like it. One of the best lineups in baseball. One of the best teams in baseball and the great John KRUK to tell us stories about when he played or just about whatever. I laugh during the Phillies games now and I go crazy while the Phillies keep on winning.
Red October baby!!!!
Kruk is a special person
John Martin Kruk (born February 9, 1961) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder. Kruk played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox from 1986 through 1995. During his career, he was a three-time MLB All-Star. After retiring as a player, Kruk became a baseball analyst for ESPN. He is now a color commentator for Phillies' games on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
I'm so glad that he's a commentator for the Phillies. He's so funny.
Love Kruk!!
This is great, would be great to see the whole thing from the beginning!
Always can count on Kruker to tell it like it is.
Love him!!!
Kruker is the BEST!!
I never knew he was on Letterman. I have never seen Dave laugh like that.
He made three appearances on Letterman’s show
As a Phillies and Padres fan, I love Kruk! He made watching both teams so much more "interesting". My favorite Kruk story: One day a woman came up to him and said, "You don't look like an athlete." John responded, "Lady, I ain't no athlete...I'm a baseball player!"
Kruk's mullet is epic !
3:00 kills me every single time looooooool
Great hitter.
A year later that team they were joking on would win the pennant.
And go onto the world series
93 Phillies............... always my fav!!!
“ I’d go to war for you guys, I wouldn’t invite you over for dinner, but...”
there was only one out though
KRUK!!!!
"Just because I can hit a baseball, doesn't make me an athlete"
I knew him as a little leaguer. They intentionally walked him nearly every time. His name is pronounced "Crook", but the national media changed it.
Yes, in ‘92, they weren’t that good, but in ‘93 they were one of the best teams to not win The Series. They were called "throwbacks," "misfits," "rejects," "outlaws," "wild," and "crazy,” and they were almost Series Champs.
From 87-90 the Padres had some of the best players of the 90's come up through their organization. Too bad they pretty much did zero with them. Well they traded them away if that counts. They included Roberto Alomar, Bip Roberts, Sandy Alomar, John Kruk, and Benito Santiago.
You forgot Joe Carter
@@RobertBalto read my post again
@@johnnynephrite6147 Well your post said 87-90. Joe Carter played for the Padres in 1990 and then was part of the trade that also sent Roberto Alomar to the Jays.
@@RobertBalto what does "players come up through" mean?
Kruk, the next Bob Uecker.
Not 1992. I’m from philly, jersey and his number changed in 92. Still a funny interview though hehe love kruk
This is definitely ‘92. He even mentioned how he didn’t get to play in last years all star game (which was ‘91)
Yeah
Kruck loved baseball!!! Beer! And Blow! Oh! And Hot Dogs! That's why I love him! Just kidding, he's a joke....