My Dad took me to my first Phillies game in 1963. Paraphrasing Billy Crystal, in "City Slickers," My dad held my hand as we walked through the tunnel to our box seats along the 3rd base side. It was like entering a cathedral. I never saw grass that green. Johnny Callison hit one out. My best childhood memory.
Agreed and Me Too Most Fans Today Were Not Around Remember Baker Bowl Including Connie Mack Stadium Before The Vet in 1971 To 2003 When Citizens Bank Park Opened in 2004!
THR33STEP Don’t be disappointed. Check out 2:05:40 Actually, I was disappointed not to hear more of Chooch’s outstanding contributions to the Phillies’s success!
Right before that final strikeout it dawned on me: We won the World Series in '80; we're about to win it in '08. In '80 it was a right-handed batter to make the last out; this year it'll be a left-handed batter striking out. This year a righty pitcher #54 is gonna record the strikeout; in 1980 it was a southpaw - Tug McGraw uniform #45
if they win or lose im still a loyal fan bc the team was there when i got out of fostercare n they're still there today, i just miss coach charlie manual!!
Where was Pete Rose? He may have only been there five years but in my mind he was one of the great team leaders. In my opinion they would not have won in 1980 without him there.
The 1980 national league championship series doesn't get talked about much cause that series had more drama plus 4 extra innings games more like a Hollywood thriller
1980 Andy Musser call:The pitch to Schmidt Long Drive to left field he buried he buried it way back outta here home run Mike Schmidt puts the phillies on top 6-4 oh what a drive by Schmidt unbelievable deep that that thing deep into the seats in left field & the phillies greet Mike Schmidt he clasps his hands what a wild scene in Montreal
"Mike Schmidt takes the depressing trumpet and shoves it in your peephole repeatedly. You miss out on the playoffs by a f&&&ing game." -UrinatingTree 2018 (During Expos/Nationals Legacy of Failure) Thats the opposing view by the way
Baseball is a funny sport. Both eras in phillies history are awesome. 76-83 was the 1st. 07 -11 the 2nd. Funny thing the 2 championships they have 80 and 08 in my opinion arent even the best 2 teams of those runs. I think 77' was the best overall team from the 1st run, and 11' from the 2nd run. Though the 11' phils didnt hit like 07 08 or 09. That pitching staff made up for that.
To this day, I truly believe that if Greg Luzinski had acted like he actually caught the ball (1:09 not trapped against the wall), the umpires would have declared the batter out. Even watching the replay today, in slow motion, it looks like he did catch the ball. What do all you think?
How could they not show Bowa’s steal in game one of the World Series to ignite the offense? Or Del Unser’s double scoring Schmidt from first to tie game 5? This video glossed over too many important, big plays.
Imagine if we had today’s rules 20 years ago…Thome is a DH for the Phillies for several more seasons packing on heck of a punch with Howard (which would’ve been up from the minors a bit sooner) and there would’ve been two more playoff spots for the 2004-2006 teams to possibly get into the dance and maybe steal another World Series title let alone the team would’ve been much more ready for the 2007 Postseason.
Watching here, game three of the NLCS in Philadelphia, against the Dodgers in '77, and Burt Hooten of the Dodgers, (starter) walking in three consecutive runs early, they show only two of the twelve balls thrown (and called by Harry Wendelstedt). The first one they show, is a great screwball, or back door cutter, that was definitely a strike, and of course called a ball. The second pitch shown of the twelve balls to the three consecutive batters was obviously low, and a legit ball. But, I remember that game, and Wendelstadt was stroking Hooten after awhile, which isn't right. I understand the thinking of an umpire when a pitcher blatantly disrespects him, for a pitch here or there, that's not called a strike, when it probably should have been. But to punish the pitcher, by intentionally not calling pitches that are obvious strikes, especially in the playoffs, isn't proper, nor be allowed by major league baseball, Hooten had every right to express his displeasure, during those three consecutive walks, as without exaggeration, five were dead strikes of those twelve pitches. If you don't believe me, watch the replay.
Love my Phillies. But, cats is tripping on not giving Pete Rose the credit he deserves.... On the Diamond as a player of course. Can't forget about the Philly Stars also.
My Dad took me to my first Phillies game in 1963. Paraphrasing Billy Crystal, in "City Slickers," My dad held my hand as we walked through the tunnel to our box seats along the 3rd base side. It was like entering a cathedral. I never saw grass that green. Johnny Callison hit one out. My best childhood memory.
@ J B - Hey, NOTHING like Connie Mack Stadium, 21st and Lehigh . . . .
That’s beautiful, man.
I'm Glad To Be a Phillies Fan Since The 90's Go Phillies!
This is the best Phillies Documentary I have ever seen. I love how it details about the Baker Bowl.
Agreed and Me Too Most Fans Today Were Not Around Remember Baker Bowl Including Connie Mack Stadium Before The Vet in 1971 To 2003 When Citizens Bank Park Opened in 2004!
Pete Rose is a significant part of the history of the franchise.
I’ve lived and died with the Phillies since ‘74
RIP, Harry Kalas.
"...we had them outnumbered..."
Priceless.
I grew up in this awesome place in 1967. The late Harry the K has given a final narration that makes me homesick as I see this.
Harry the K's last narration before his passing
1:30:26 I remember this Chase homer. This was during the prime of my teenage years. Man, nostalgia. I feel old.
Better not let my Red Sox friends hear that my team started with a team from Worcester MA. I'd NEVER hear the end of it! #PhillyFanForLife
Pete Rose was definitely the key to the Phillies 1980 World Championship!
Great video. Kinda disappointed Bob Boone wasn't even mentioned in the top 40.
THR33STEP
Don’t be disappointed. Check out 2:05:40
Actually, I was disappointed not to hear more of Chooch’s outstanding contributions to the Phillies’s success!
HOW is Chase’s first career hit Grand Slam not in this?! Crazy that they introduced him in a side comment “new second baseman”
Right before that final strikeout it dawned on me:
We won the World Series in '80; we're about to win it in '08.
In '80 it was a right-handed batter to make the last out; this year it'll be a left-handed batter striking out. This year a righty pitcher #54 is gonna record the strikeout; in 1980 it was a southpaw - Tug McGraw uniform #45
if they win or lose im still a loyal fan bc the team was there when i got out of fostercare n they're still there today, i just miss coach charlie manual!!
Where was Pete Rose? He may have only been there five years but in my mind he was one of the great team leaders. In my opinion they would not have won in 1980 without him there.
Completely agree. He was the last piece they needed to win it all.
He was mentioned, it talked about him when they focused on the the 1980 team , said that he was the veteran presence they were missing
Phillies!
My heart skipped a beat hearing Kalas 🥹🥺
A Philly legend
The 1980 national league championship series doesn't get talked about much cause that series had more drama plus 4 extra innings games more like a Hollywood thriller
1980 Andy Musser call:The pitch to Schmidt Long Drive to left field he buried he buried it way back outta here home run Mike Schmidt puts the phillies on top 6-4 oh what a drive by Schmidt unbelievable deep that that thing deep into the seats in left field & the phillies greet Mike Schmidt he clasps his hands what a wild scene in Montreal
"Mike Schmidt takes the depressing trumpet and shoves it in your peephole repeatedly. You miss out on the playoffs by a f&&&ing game."
-UrinatingTree 2018 (During Expos/Nationals Legacy of Failure)
Thats the opposing view by the way
Phillies phan since 1975!
Baseball is a funny sport. Both eras in phillies history are awesome. 76-83 was the 1st. 07 -11 the 2nd. Funny thing the 2 championships they have 80 and 08 in my opinion arent even the best 2 teams of those runs. I think 77' was the best overall team from the 1st run, and 11' from the 2nd run. Though the 11' phils didnt hit like 07 08 or 09. That pitching staff made up for that.
To this day, I truly believe that if Greg Luzinski had acted like he actually caught the ball (1:09 not trapped against the wall), the umpires would have declared the batter out. Even watching the replay today, in slow motion, it looks like he did catch the ball. What do all you think?
The Worcester team wasn't brought to Philly. It was abolished and the Phils were created to take their place.
Am i right? Is that audio by the ducet tones by john ' nfl ' facenda during this documentary? ❤🙉🙊🙈🌿
Can anyone find the song at 1:55:00 I've looked for it forever but cannot find it...
I've been looking for the same thing.
How could they not show Bowa’s steal in game one of the World Series to ignite the offense? Or Del Unser’s double scoring Schmidt from first to tie game 5? This video glossed over too many important, big plays.
To me del Unser was in my opinion the secret weapon of the 1980 playoffs. He always came up with cultch hits in big moments.
Imagine if we had today’s rules 20 years ago…Thome is a DH for the Phillies for several more seasons packing on heck of a punch with Howard (which would’ve been up from the minors a bit sooner) and there would’ve been two more playoff spots for the 2004-2006 teams to possibly get into the dance and maybe steal another World Series title let alone the team would’ve been much more ready for the 2007 Postseason.
And if they had kept Scott Rolen at 3B and Curt Schilling
Is it just me or did HK’s voice sound a little worse or different in the second half of the 08 season until he died?
Watching here, game three of the NLCS in Philadelphia, against the Dodgers in '77, and Burt Hooten of the Dodgers, (starter) walking in three consecutive runs early, they show only two of the twelve balls thrown (and called by Harry Wendelstedt). The first one they show, is a great screwball, or back door cutter, that was definitely a strike, and of course called a ball. The second pitch shown of the twelve balls to the three consecutive batters was obviously low, and a legit ball. But, I remember that game, and Wendelstadt was stroking Hooten after awhile, which isn't right. I understand the thinking of an umpire when a pitcher blatantly disrespects him, for a pitch here or there, that's not called a strike, when it probably should have been. But to punish the pitcher, by intentionally not calling pitches that are obvious strikes, especially in the playoffs, isn't proper, nor be allowed by major league baseball, Hooten had every right to express his displeasure, during those three consecutive walks, as without exaggeration, five were dead strikes of those twelve pitches. If you don't believe me, watch the replay.
They skipped over the passing of Rich Ashburn
Love my Phillies. But, cats is tripping on not giving Pete Rose the credit he deserves.... On the Diamond as a player of course. Can't forget about the Philly Stars also.
#Pancho Herrera fan club
Dave Lopes was out. Period. Even he knew it. And I bet that jerko Bruce Froemming knew it too.
He was out!
Carlton could also hit a little bit😊
They left off SP Jim Bunning and CF Cy Williams
too bad they can't keep doing it, philly has really gone downhill since then bc instead of working together now ppl are killing each other!!