MLB's Top 50 “Where Were You When…” Moments of All Time

Baseball is a sport that has always glorified its great players and its many highlights, and the most rabid of fans will be able to tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when a particular big play happened in MLB history.

Much like when Neil Armstrong took his first steps on the moon in July 1969, when just about everyone you know can recite whey they were when that even took place, so too can MLB fans recall with certainty their exact whereabouts when Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record.

Let's take a look at some of the top highlights in MLB history, and see if you can remember exactly where you were when that event took place.

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50. Al Gionfriddo Robbed Joe DiMaggio in the 1947 World Series?

When Joe DiMaggio stepped to the plate in Game 6 of the 1947 World Series between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers with two on and two out in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The Yankees were trailing 8-5, and DiMaggio represented the tying run at the plate. DiMaggio hit a deep fly ball to left-center field. Dodgers outfielder Al Gionfriddo, who came on as a defensive replacement, made what was considered at the time to be one of the finest catches in World Series history. The vision of DiMaggio kicking the dirt in disgust was forever etched in the minds of baseball fans everywhere.

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49. Fred Merkle's Boner Cost New York Giants the 1908 Pennant?

Consider this particular event occurred over 103 years ago, it's a pretty safe bet that anyone reading this was likely not even a thought in their daddy's mind.

Nevertheless, New York Giants rookie Fred Merkle will forever be remembered for failing to touch second base in the ninth inning of a game with the Chicago Cubs in late September 1908.

Because of Merkle's baserunning blunder, the Cubs and Giants finished the game tied, and the game would be made up at the end of the season, if necessary.

The game became necessary as a result of the Cubs and Giants being tied atop the National League standings at the end of the season. The Cubs would go on to win the deciding playoff game to move on to the World Series, where they would capture their last title. In essence, Merkle's boner cost the Giants the pennant.

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48. Roberto Clemente Killed Delivering Relief Supplies to Earthquake Victims?

On Sept. 30, 1972, Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente collected his 3,000th hit on the last day of the regular season, becoming only the 11th player in MLB history to achieve the historic feat.

Just three months later on New Year's Eve, Clemente was killed when his plane carrying relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua crashed off the coast of Puerto Rico.

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47. Reggie Jackson Earned the Nickname Mr. October?

On Oct. 18, 1977, New York Yankees right fielder Reggie Jackson captivated the baseball world with one of the most amazing displays of offense in World Series history.

With the Yankees holding a three games to two series lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 56,407 fans poured into Yankee Stadium for Game 6.

With the Dodgers leading 3-2 in the bottom of the fourth, Jackson came to the plate to face Dodgers starter Burt Hooton and hammered the first pitch he saw for a two-run home run, giving the Yankees the lead. Jackson homered again in the bottom of the fifth against reliever Elias Sosa, again with a man on base.

In the bottom of the eighth, facing reliever and knuckleballer Charlie Hough, Jackson connected once again, and there was no doubt about the ball he hit, traveling 475 feet for his third home run of the game, giving him the unforgettable moniker of Mr. October.

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46. Steve Bartman Ruins Dreams of Chicago Cubs Fans?

Five outs away.

That's how close the Chicago Cubs came to reaching their first World Series in 58 years. With just five outs left, overzealous fan Steve Bartman literally snatched away the dreams of Cubs fans everywhere.

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45. Carl Hubbell Mowed Down Murderers Row?

The Polo Grounds was abuzz in 1934, as the second annual MLB All-Star Game was being contested. For New York Giants fans, fan favorite Carl Hubbell was on the mound for the Nationals.

After allowing the first two batters to reach base, Hubbell pulled one of the most amazing feats in All-Star Game history, striking out future Hall of Fame players Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin in succession.

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44. Enos Slaughter Made His Mad Dash and Johnny Pesky Hesitated?

In Game 7 of the 1946 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, the teams were tied 3-3 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning.

Cardinals right fielder Enos Slaughter singled to start the inning off Red Sox reliever Bob Klinger. Klinger bore down and retired the next two batters, and with Slaughter still on first, center fielder Harry Walker came to the plate.

With Slaughter running on the pitch, Walker screamed a line drive over the head of Red Sox shortstop Johnny Pesky. Slaughter continued running, and by the time Pesky received the relay throw from the outfield, Slaughter was rounding third and barreling towards home.

Pesky hesitated, just slightly, before firing to catcher Roy Partee, but the throw was late, allowing Slaughter to score standing up.

The Red Sox would have to wait another 58 years before finally winning a World Series title.

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43. Roger Clemens Struck out a Record 20 Batters?

On April 29, 1986, the Seattle Mariners came to Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox on a cold, dreary night. The night became much more dreary for the Mariners as time went on.

Red Sox starting pitcher Roger Clemens, on that night, became the first pitcher in MLB history strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game. Clemens would duplicate the feat 10 years later in 1996 against the Detroit Tigers.

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42. Babe Ruth Led the New York Yankees to Their First of 27 WS Titles?

In April 1923, the New York Yankees debuted at the new Yankee Stadium, constructed at a cost of approximately $2.4 million.

Slugger Babe Ruth fittingly hit the first home run ever hit at the new ballpark, and just six months later, it was Ruth again who would lead the Yankees to their first ever World Series championship, hitting three home runs on the way to defeating the crosstown rival New York Giants in six games.

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41. Nolan Ryan Collected His Seventh and Final No-Hitter?

The fact that Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan actually threw seven no-hitters is astounding, but the fact that he threw his seventh and final no-hitter at the age of 44 is even more so.

In 1990, Ryan made history by throwing his sixth no-hitter at the age of 43, becoming the oldest player in MLB ever to record a no-no. Ryan also won his 300th career game that season.

On May 1, 1991, against the Toronto Blue Jays, Ryan once again defied logic, striking out Blue Jays second baseman on a 93 miles per hour fastball to extend his record of no-hitters to seven.

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40. Deter Jeter Collected His 3,000th Hit in Style?

On Saturday, July 9, 2011, in front of a packed house at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees were facing the Tampa Bay Rays. More importantly, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was attempting to become the 28th player in MLB history to collect 3,000 hits.

Needing two hits to achieve the historic mark, Jeter singled in the first inning off Rays starter David Price. Then, in the third inning, Jeter reached the elusive mark in grand style—a solo home run to left-center field, becoming only the second player ever to record his 3,000th hit via a home run (Wade Boggs).

Jeter also became the first Yankee ever to reach the historic mark.

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39. Grover Cleveland Alexander Struck out Tony Lazzeri While Drunk?

The 1926 World Series pitted the St. Louis Cardinals against the New York Yankees. Cardinals pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander won Game 6 to push the series to a deciding seventh game.

With the Cardinals leading 3-2, starter Jesse Haines loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh. With two outs, Cardinals manager Rogers Hornsby was forced to replace Haines, who had developed a blister on his throwing hand.

Hornsby turned to Game 6 winner Alexander. Despite the fact that Alexander was woozy from a long night of drinking, and pitching on no rest, he struck out dangerous Yankees hitter Tony Lazzeri to end the threat, then pitched two more scoreless innings to gain the save and preserve the win for the Cardinals.

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38. Ted Williams Threw out First Pitch at 1999 All-Star Game?

For every baseball fan throughout the country, the 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park was indeed one of the most memorable events in All-Star Game history.

The All-Century Team had been revealed, and the living members of the All-Century team all came together in one magical moment before the game. However, even memorable was the appearance of one of the game's greatest hitters, Ted Williams.

In an incredible display of respect, players mobbed Williams at the pitcher's mound, hoping to shake his hand or share a few words. Officials implored players to return to their respective dugouts. However, the players were not about to let this moment pass without being interrupted.

Williams, with the aid of San Diego Padres great Tony Gwynn, then threw out the first pitch to a thunderous ovation and thankful crowd at Fenway, Williams' home for 19 seasons.

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37. Pedro Martinez Dazzles with Electric Performance at 1999 All-Star Game?

In a performance on the pitcher's mound not seen at the All-Star Game since 1934, American League starter Pedro Martinez, a 15-game winner already to that point in the season, dazzled the crowd and millions of fans watching on that night.

Martinez struck out Barry Larkin, Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and Jeff Bagwell in two stunning innings, becoming the first pitcher in history to start an All-Star Game by striking out the side.

Martinez would go on to record one of the most dominant pitching performances in history that season as well.

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36. Roger Maris Hit His Record 61st Home Run?

On Oct. 1, 1961, in the 162nd and final game of the regular season, New York Yankees right fielder Roger Maris was on the verge of breaking a record many felt unbreakable—the single-season home run record set by Babe Ruth in 1927.

Sitting on 60 home runs for a week, Maris had just one game left to break the mark. In the fourth inning against Boston Red Sox starter Tracy Stallard, Maris connected, sending the ball into the right field bleachers for the record 61st home run.

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35. Willie McCovey Lined out to Bobby Richardson to End 1962 World Series?

The 1962 World Series pitted the New York Yankees against their once-hated rivals, the San Francisco Giants. The Yankees and Giants had waged six World Series battles when the two teams were based in New York, and this was the first year they had faced each other since the Giants moved west.

In a long, drawn out affair that took 13 days because of weather delays, the Yankees and Giants were deadlocked at three games apiece heading into the deciding seventh game at Candlestick Park.

Game 7 proved to be as tight as the previous six games, as the lone run was scored by the Yankees on a double-play groundout by Yankees shortstop Tony Kubek.

In the bottom of the ninth, however, the Giants started a rally. Matty Alou started the inning with a single. Yankees starter Ralph Terry then bore down and got the next two outs, however, Willie Mays came to the plate and hit a screaming liner to right field. Yankees right fielder Roger Maris got to the ball quickly however, and Alou had to stop at third base.

With runners on second and third and two outs, Terry elected to pitch to the next hitter, Willie McCovey, rather than intentionally walk him to create a force at any base and face Orlando Cepeda.

McCovey took an inside pitch from Terry and hit what he would later call the hardest ball he had ever hit. Unfortunately for Giants fans, the ball landed in the mitt of Yankees second baseman Bobby Richardson, giving the Yankees the World Series title.

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34. Babe Ruth Hit the First Home Run in All-Star Game History?

In 1933, in what was supposed to be a one-of-a-kind All Star game to coincide with the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago, stars from the American League faced off against the best of the National League.

In the bottom of the third inning, with one runner on, Babe Ruth, a 38-year-old veteran, hit a two-run home run, the first ever hit in All-Star Game history.

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33. Pete Rose Bowled over Ray Fosse to Win 1970 All-Star Game?

It was a moment that was captured on film and in photos that splashed everywhere in the country and other parts of the globe, and millions of fans have since argued the merits of such a play in an exhibition game.

In the bottom of the 12th inning, All-Star reserve Pete Rose scored on a Jim Hickman single, barreling over AL catcher Ray Fosse to score the winning run. While the play has been called one of the greatest plays in All-Star Game history, it is also one of its most controversial.

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32. Mickey Lolich Beat Bob Gibson in Game 7 of 1968 World Series?

The 1968 World Series featured the defending champion St. Louis Cardinals against the Detroit Tigers. The Cardinals flexed their muscles early, taking a commanding three games to one lead, backed by dominating performances in Games 1 and 4 by Cardinals great Bob Gibson.

However, the Tigers came roaring back with two straight wins, with 30-game winner Denny McLain bouncing back on just two days' rest to capture Game 6.

Game 7 came down to the Series' two hottest pitchers—Gibson and Mickey Lolich, who won Games 2 and 5, and like McLain, was also pitching on two days' rest.

Lolich was brilliant. However so was Gibson, and the game was deadlocked after six innings. The Tigers finally broke through in the top of the seventh of Gibson, with center fielder Jim Northrup hitting a key two-run triple.

That would prove to be all Lolich would need, as he went the distance once again, winning his third World Series game, defeating Gibson in the process.

Gibson would never again pitch in a World Series game.

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31. Reggie Jackson Hit the Longest Home Run in All-Star Game History?

In 1971 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit, Oakland A’s right fielder Reggie Jackson was making his second appearance as an All-Star for the American League. Jackson entered the game in the bottom of the third inning with the AL behind 3-0, and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis on the mound for the NL.

After Boston Red Sox shortstop Luis Aparicio singled to start the inning, Jackson came to bat as a pinch-hitter for Oakland A’s starter Vida Blue.

With the wind blowing out, Jackson took an Ellis offering and deposited it on the roof of Tigers Stadium into a light tower—the blast was estimated at 520 feet.

It was one of six homers hit that day that accounted for every run scored, and the AL prevailed, 6-4.

To this day, Jackson’s homer is considered the longest in All-Star game history.

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30. Mark McGwire Broke Roger Maris' Single-Season Home Run Record?

On Sept. 8, 1998, a 37-year-old record was broken, and while controversy swirled around the event itself, it was nonetheless watched by millions of fans throughout the world.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire took a pitch from Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Steve Traschel and deposited it just over the left field fence for his 62nd home run of the season, breaking the record set by Roger Maris in 1961.

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29. Barry Bonds Hit His 71st Home Run to Break Mark McGwire's Record?

A little more than three years after Mark McGwire broke the single-season home run record in 1998, on Oct. 5, 2001, San Francisco Giants left fielder Barry Bonds drove a pitch deep into the night at PacBell Park for his 71st homer, setting a new standard for home runs in a single season.

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28. Derek Jeter Became Mr. November?

On Oct. 31, 2001, in Game 4 of the 2001 World Series, with the Arizona Diamondbacks holding a two games to one lead on the New York Yankees, the game was deadlocked at 3-3 after nine innings.

In the bottom of the tenth inning, as Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was at the plate, the clock struck midnight, meaning that for the first time in MLB history, baseball was being played in the month of November.

Just a few short minutes later, Jeter ended the game with a solo shot to right field, earning him the new nickname, "Mr. November."

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27. Johnny Vander Meer Threw His Second Consecutive No-Hitter?

Up until mid-June 1938, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer was only known as a guy with a high leg kick. After two amazing performances, Johnny Vander Meer became the stuff of legends.

On June 11, 1938, Vander Meer stepped onto the mound at Crosley Field in Cincinnati and shut down the Boston Bees with a masterful no-hitter, certainly a rare feat in baseball.

Just four days later, at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, Vander Meer went to work against the Brooklyn Dodgers in the first night game ever played at Ebbets Field.

Vander Meer promptly set down the Dodgers once again, and once again he did it with a no-hitter, becoming the first and only pitcher in MLB history to throw back-to-back no-hitters.

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26. Harvey Haddix Lost Perfect Game in 13th Inning?

On May 26, 1959, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix was throwing a perfect game against the Milwaukee Braves at County Stadium.

The problem was, Braves starting pitcher Lew Burdette was also throwing goose eggs, so the game was scoreless headed into extra innings.

No matter, Haddix continued his perfection, setting the Braves down in order in the 10th, 11th and 12th innings. Still, Burdette continued with his excellence as well, ableit with a few hits along the way, but no runs allowed.

In the bottom of the 13th, Haddix stepped to the mound and faced Felix Mantilla, who hit what appeared to be a routine grounder to Pirates third baseman Don Hoak at third. Hoak tossed an errant throw to first baseman Rocky Nelson, who was unable to dig out the throw. Mantilla reached safely on an error, ending Haddix' perfect performance.

Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews sacrificed Mantilla, and Aaron was intentionally walked. With Joe Adcock due up, Haddix still had yet to give up a hit.

That changed on the next swing, and Haddix' perfect performance turned into a heartbreaking loss.

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25. Mickey Owen Commits Passed Ball in Game 4 of 1941 World Series?

On Oct. 5, 1941, the Brooklyn Dodgers were on the verge of tying the World Series at two games apiece against the New York Yankees. With a 4-3 lead and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Dodgers pitcher Hugh Casey threw a nasty inside pitch to Yankees hitter Tommy Henrich, who swung and missed for the third out, giving the Dodgers the victory.

But wait! The ball eludes Dodgers catcher Mickey Owen, and Henrich is safe at first on the passed ball!

Suddenly with new life, the Yankees go on to score four runs to take Game 4, 7-4, and finished the Dodgers off the next day to take the World Series in five games.

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24. Jim Edmonds Make One of the Best Catches in MLB History?

On June 10, 1997, the California Angels were taking on the Kansas City Royals. Royals hitter David Howard hit a drive deep to center field, and it certainly looked like extra bases.

However, Angels center fielder Jim Edmonds raced back and, at the last second, dove and made an incredible catch.

The catch was voted by MLB.com as the greatest defensive play in MLB history.

The catch can be seen HERE.

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23. Cal Ripken Jr. Played Shortstop for the Last Time in an All-Star Game?

In June 2001, Baltimore Orioles legendary shortstop/third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. announced that he was retiring at the end of the season. Shortly thereafter, Ripken was voted as the starting third baseman for the upcoming All-Star Game.

At Safeco Field in Seattle on July 10, Ripken took his position at third base to start the game. However, shortstop Alex Rodriguez had other plans. He went over to Ripken and implored him to take his place at shortstop, the position Ripken had played for most of his career.

It was most of the most poignant moments in All-Star Game history, and Ripken would later hit a home run and be voted the game's MVP in his final All-Star performance.

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22. Midget Eddie Gaedel Went to Bat for the St. Louis Browns?

St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck was famous for pulling off marketing stunts to boost attendance and make his team stand out. On Aug. 19, 1951, Veeck came up with another doozy.

In the second game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, the Browns sent Eddie Gaedel to the plate as a pinch-hitter. Gaedel stood 3'7", and was walked on four pitches, prompting Veeck to call Gaedel "the best darn midget who ever played big-league ball. He was also the only one."

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21. Cal Ripken Played in His 2,131st Consecutive Game?

On Sept. 6, 1995, the Baltimore Orioles were at home in Camden Yards playing against the California Angels.

On a streak that started on May 30, 1982, Orioles third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. was playing in his 2,131st game, breaking the long-standing record held by the great Lou Gehrig.

At the end of the fifth inning, the game was official, and with the electric banner on the right field wall signifying Ripken's incredible feat, the crowd at Camden Yards erupted in a standing ovation that lasted 22 minutes, one of the longest ovations ever given for an athlete in any professional sport.

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20. Luis Gonzales Ended the Epic 2001 World Series?

In 2001, the United States was in shock after the devastating attacks of Sept. 11 that had instantly put a nation into mourning.

Major League Baseball immediately put a stoppage to all games, and when MLB finally returned, it gave its fans respite from the horrors caused by 9/11.

The 2001 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Yankees helped fans as well, and the two teams put forth one of the more spirited series in recent history.

Luis Gonzalez' single over a drawn-in infield finally ended the World Series, giving the Diamondbacks their first-ever World Series title.

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19. Rick Monday Saved the American Flag?

On a sunny day on April 25, 1976, at Dodger Stadium, the Chicago Cubs were in town to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the play of the day wasn't made during the game itself.

Between innings, Monday, at the time playing for the Cubs, saw that two protesters had climbed down from the stands and were attempting to torch an American flag.

Monday swooped in and took the flag before any burning took place.

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18. Bucky Bleeping Dent Broke the Hearts of Red Sox Fans?

Up until Oct. 2, 1978, New York Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent had hit just 22 home runs during his six-year career, and was not considered a threat with his bat.

That all changed on one fateful pitch.

Dent broke the hearts of Red Sox fans with his three-run home run into the net atop the left field wall at Fenway Park, leaving Sox left fielder Carl Yastrzemski slumping as he watched the ball land softly in the net up above.

17. Joe Carter Hit a Momentous Walk-off Home Run for the Toronto Blue Jays?

On Oct. 23, 1993, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joe Carter came to bat in the bottom of the ninth inning with his team trailing 6-5 in Game 6 of the World Series.

Carter hit a three-run home run, giving the Toronto Blue Jays an 8-6 victory and back-to-back World Series championships. Carter became only the second player in MLB history to end a World Series with a home run.

See the video here.

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16. Aaron Boone Breaks Red Sox Fans' Hearts in 2003 ALCS?

On Oct. 16, 2003, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox were involved in an epic battle for the right to go to the World Series. With the ALCS deadlocked at three games apiece, Game 7 promised to be another exciting matchup. It didn't disappoint.

After manager Grady Little famously left a tiring Pedro Martinez in for the eighth inning, allowing the Yankees to score three runs to tie the game at 5-5, the game dragged on into extra innings.

Red Sox reliever and knuckleballer Tim Wakefield had pitched a scoreless tenth inning for the Sox, and Little left Wakefield in to start the bottom of the 11th inning.

The inning lasted for one pitch, and the Red Sox were once again doomed to failure.

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15. The New York Mets Pulled off a Miracle in 1969 World Series?

For the first seven years of their existence, the New York Mets stumbled and bumbled through the National League. That all changed in 1969.

In an amazing turnaround, the Mets captured the hearts of the fans in their own city and across the country, beating the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in five games in the 1969 World Series, becoming known as the Amazin' Mets.

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14. Sandy Amoros Makes a World Series Saving Catch for a First-Ever Dodgers Win?

With the 1955 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees tied at three games apiece, the Dodgers were looking to finally break through and win their first-ever World Series championship.

With the Dodgers hanging on to a slim 2-0, the Yankees started a rally in the bottom of the sixth inning. With two runners on and one out, Yankees catcher Yogi Berra hit a long fly ball deep into the left field corner at Yankee Stadium.

Dodgers left fielder Sandy Amoros raced over and made a terrific catch, reaching out to grab the ball at the last second. Gil McDougald had rounded second base on the play, and Amoros threw the relay back to Pee Wee Reese, who turned and fired to first baseman Gil Hodges to double up McDougald and end the Yankees threat.

The Dodgers went on to win the game and their first ever World Series championship.

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13. Jack Buck Said "We'll See You Tomorrow Night?"

It's not often in sports when an iconic player and iconic broadcaster are tied to the same play, but on Oct. 26, 1991, Kirby Puckett and Jack Buck became inextricably tied.

With the Minnesota Twins facing a three games to two deficit in the World Series with the Atlanta Braves, the game was deadlocked at 3-3 heading into the bottom of the 11th inning.

Hall of Fame center fielder Kirby Puckett hit the most famous home run in Twins history, and Jack Buck's call will long be remembered as one the great home run calls in MLB history.

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12. Bill Buckner Couldn't Quite Bend Down Low Enough?

On Oct. 25, 1986, Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner made an error that will forever be etched in the hearts and minds of Red Sox fans.

While the Red Sox finally broke through and won the 2004 and 2007 World Series, Buckner's gaffe is till etched in lore for all to see, time and time again.

One question is still asked by many Red Sox fans. For the love of God, John McNamara, why didn't you put Dave Stapleton in the game?

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11. Dave Roberts Stole a Base That Changed the Course of History in 2004 ALCS?

In the 2004 ALCS between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, the Red Sox were staring defeat in the face, down three games to none and trailing in the ninth inning, 4-3.

With future Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera on for a two-inning save, things looked bleak for the Red Sox. However, with one steal by Dave Roberts, the tide for the Sox changed, and just three nights later, the Sox put a cap on the greatest comeback in MLB postseason history.

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10. Babe Ruth Called His Famous Home Run in the 1932 World Series?

On Oct. 1, 1932, the New York Yankees were playing the Chicago Cubs in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field. Up until that point, the Series had been famous for the constant bickering and arguing going on between the two teams.

In the fifth inning, Babe Ruth, who had already homered earlier in the game, famously pointed out towards the bleachers, apparently letting the Cubs know that was where he intended to hit the next pitch.

And that's exactly what happened.

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9. Lou Gehrig Gave His Emotional Farwell Speech?

On May 2, 1939, New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig went into manager Joe McCarthy's office and took himself out of the lineup, ending his string of 2,130 consecutive games played, a streak that started in 1925.

Two months later, on July 4, 1939, the Yankees put forth a celebration day in honor of their legendary hero, who was forced to retire weeks earlier after learning he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and that there was no cure.

There was not a dry eye in the house, as Yankees fans at Yankee Stadium and across the country applauded a truly remarkable man.

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8. Don Larsen Worked His Magic to Perfection?

On Oct. 8, 1956, the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers headed into Game 5 of the World Series tied at two games apiece. The Yankees were sending Don Larsen to the mound, hoping for better results than his Game 2 performance, during which Larsen couldn't get out of the second inning.

However, on this day, Larsen was clearly on his game. Working with his quirky no-windup style, Larsen quickly worked, setting down the Dodgers in order through each inning.

With his strikeout of pinch-hitter Dale Mitchell in the top of the ninth, Larsen had just completed the first no-hitter in World Series history, and a perfect game to boot.

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7. Willie Mays Made the Catch of a Lifetime in 1954 World Series?

To this day, the catch that was made by New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series against the Cleveland Indians is still considered the greatest catch in World Series history.

Mays' catch of the drive off the bat of Vic Wertz was remarkable if only for the fact that stadiums back then featured much deeper walls in center field, giving more of an appreciation of just how far Mays had to race back in order to get to that ball.

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6. Bobby Thomson Hit the Shot Heard 'Round the World?

The Brooklyn Dodgers were clinging to a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning on Oct. 3, 1951, in the very first live sporting event to be televised nationally. The Dodgers and New York Giants were tied at one game apiece in the three-game playoff to decide the National League pennant.

With two runners on and one run in, Bobby Thomson strode to the plate to face Dodgers reliever Ralph Branca, who had already given up a homer to Thomson in Game 1 of the playoff series.

Just minutes later, Thomson broke the hearts of Dodgers fans across the country.

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5. Bill Mazeroski Hit the First Walk-off Home Run to End a World Series?

In the 1960 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees, the Pirates had been outhit, outscored, and generally outplayed. However, they were still in it heading into the bottom of the ninth inning of Game 7.

Taking a 1-0 pitch from Yankees pitcher Ralph Terry, Pirates third baseman Bill Mazeroski drove the ball deep to left field and over the wall, giving the Pirates a 10-9 victory and their first World Series championship in 35 years.

It was the first time in postseason history that a World Series had been ended with a home run.

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4. Kirk Gibson Hit One of the Most Dramatic Pinch-Hit Home Runs in WS History?

On Oct. 15, 1988, the Los Angeles Dodgers were hosting the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.

With the A's holding a 4-3 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth, and with closer Dennis Eckersley on the mound, things looked bleak for the Dodgers, especially after Eckersley retired the first two batters he faced.

However, Eckersley walked pinch-hitter Mike Davis, and manager Tommy LaSorda called upon a hobbling Kirk Gibson to pinch-hit for reliever Alejandro Pena.

Gibson, suffering from bad knees and a bruised hamstring, lifted an Eckersley slider deep into the right field bleachers, stunning the A's and sending the Dodgers to a 5-4 victory. The A's never recovered, and the Dodgers went on to take the World Series in five games.

It was the only at-bat Gibson would have in the entire series.

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3. Carlton Fisk Desperately Waved a Winning Home Run Ball Fair?

On Oct. 21, 1975, the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds finally got to play Game 6 of the World Series, after three straight days of rain had wiped out play. The rain was quickly forgotten, as fans across the world witnessed one of the greatest postseason games in MLB history.

In a see-saw affair that saw incredible highlights from both Bernie Carbo (pinch-hit three-run home run) and Dwight Evans (game-saving catch in 11th inning), Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk hit one of the most dramatic home runs in baseball history, frantically waving his arms to coax the ball fair.

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2. Hank Aaron Etched His Name as Home Run King?

On April 8, 1974, Atlanta Braves right fielder Hank Aaron was on the door step of history. Tied with the immortal Babe Ruth with 714 career home runs, Aaron was at home in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium waiting to play against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, facing Dodgers pitcher Al Downing, Aaron launched a ball deep into left field, over the fence and into the Braves bullpen for his record 715th home run.

Where were you when...

1. Jackie Robinson Broke the Color Barrier in 1947?

On April 15, 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers took the field on Opening Day at Ebbets Field, prepared to play against the Boston Braves. On that day, baseball forever changed.

Jackie Robinson was the starting first baseman on that day for the Dodgers, marking the first time in MLB history that an African-American had taken the field alongside white players.

Robinson will forever be remembered for his courage, fortitude and fierce tenacity, as he earned the respect of his teammates and the league, and paved the way for baseball to finally and fully integrate.

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