Fisk started 1981 like a House afire! He homered in almost every game for about 9 days .... it was amazing .... this clip is also noteworthy in that this was the start of Harry Caray's final season as White Sox broadcaster .... he was 'signed' by the Cubs in early 1982 (January, I think) ... and, actually, I think it was Jimmy Piersall's last year with the White Sox, also .... ironic that Eddie Einhorn had a lot to do with both mens' ousters ...
I was a huge Harry and Jimmy fan. Loved them as a team. Listening to them in SW Lower Michigan on the radio in the late 70’s was great: Harry was sauced a great deal of the time, and Jimmy always going on about “having his papers”...ie, he was ruled “sane” after a lot of mental issues. Jimmy was axed after criticizing Veeck’s wife publicly, and Harry left in disgust. Jimmy always called it as he saw it, which is why I loved him. Damn fine ballplayer in his day.
@@robertbruce8492 lol there was, famously, a night game, in 1981, during which Harry and Jimmy were hammered and were talking about players wives' .... did not help Jimmy's employment status ...
Not only was it Harry's last season with the Sox, this was the season the Sox moved from Channel 44 to WGN (and then they moved to another channel for 1982). Going into the season, I had wondered if WGN was going to flash "HOLY COW!" on the screen for Sox homers like they flashed "HEY HEY!:" for Cubs homers. Sure enough, they did.
I was a student at SIU back then, and remember skipping class that day to go watch this game at the American Tap in Carbondale. I rooted for the Sox in those days.
They still are on team broadcasts, but you can't expect that when Fox, ESPN or another national outlet is broadcasting the game. Even when those guys do a good job of playing it down the middle, they're still accused of favoring "the other team". It just seems that way because we're not used to our announcers being neutral.
We used to boo Stanley really bad. The popcorn holders were designed to be used as bullhorns when they were empty. It was incredible! He was always blowing games. And we let him have it. On TV it was bad enough. If you were in Fenway it was unbelievable!
I did too, especially when he was with the Boston Red Sox! Even though you may be loving Fisk as a Chicago White Sox fan, I still give you a GREAT, BIZG
Um, no. I'm a Red Sox fan. This was Carlton Fisk's first game, in Fenway against Boston. He had just hit a three run home run to give the White Sox the lead. If you honestly can't understand why the announcers went nuts, I suggest that you follow golf.
He should have retired a Red Sox. It always irked me when he would come to town in a white Sox uniform . I grew up a red Sox fan . Of course, Bob Stanley throws it right down the middle .
Fisk. One of the all-time great clutch players. And as usual Harry talking all over his booth partner, this time Jimmy Piersall fighting in vain to get a word in edgewise. It was all about Harry. Always. What an ego.
great guy so personable ad friendly.. He will talk baseball with anyone! Never should have left Boston for Chicago thats a stain on Red Sox management similar to Mookie Betts
funny to read the stuff about caray-david halberstam in his book summer 1964 did not have much good to say about him. as i recall the book insinuates that caray was a real jerk
funny cause the White Sox fans gave his wrinkly back stabbing ass a real name. Carey was a lying snake. He slept with the Cardinals owner's wife while he was WORKING FOR THE cardinals. Was disliked in Oakland. Came to the south side, and kept saying stupid stuff on the air, so reinsdorf put him on a 30 second delay, once carey found out, he bailed and went to the cubs. Cub fans act like he was a saint, he was an asshole.
I think he CHOSE to change his number. Said he wanted 72 because life in Chicago was going to be reverse of what it was in Boston, or something like that. But yeah, those were some interesting uniform years for the White Sox; the big collars; the SHORTS. Awful!!
@@subg8858 I'm VERY, VERY, old school but I'm sorry. Those uniforms WERE hideous. At least they were to me as a 13 year old in 1981. But they're still kinda hideous to me at 53. Maybe should have worn them on certain occasions but not year round.
They had the worst uniforms for a long time and they changed a lot. I like the ones they have now Black pin stripes. Also like the blue and white ones too. But these are horrible.
Fisk goes to the White Sox. Big deal. They never won a thing with him. The only thing any one remembers about him is his World Series game 6 home run with the Red Sox.
It *was* a big deal. Not even having a great catcher on your roster can make up for the woeful job the front office did at building a contender. They always came up short on pitching. Key injuries (Tony C, Jim Rice) were HUGE in '67 and '75, and may very well have been the difference in either or both of those World Series. Then there was the total choke job in '86. I don't really believe in curses, but the things that happened to that team were mind boggling.
@@ScottJ794 You misunderstood me. I meant it didn't do much for the White Sox. They never won anything of meaning with him. It was obviously damaging for the Red Sox. But Co-owner Haywood Sullivan had to get his kid in the lineup. His son was a catcher and didn't want Fisk in the way. Very damaging
Fisk loved those low fastballs. This pitch is identical to the one he hit in game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
Every time Harry called a home run, you’d think he never saw one before
Bob Stanley getting taken deep, there’s a shocker......🤣
Stanley was a pretty good relieved in those years. He was prone go getting taken deep even at his best.
Stanley allowed only 3 home runs in 98.2 innings pitched in 1981. Your perception of him is obviously jaded.
Bob Stanley was solid.
You got to be a Red Sox fan. Only Boston fans dog Bob Stanley that bad.
@@millypoo7713 the 81 season was bookended by seasons of 11 HRs served up, so I’ll stand by my statement of his propensity for giving up gopherballs.
Fisk started 1981 like a House afire! He homered in almost every game for about 9 days .... it was amazing .... this clip is also noteworthy in that this was the start of Harry Caray's final season as White Sox broadcaster .... he was 'signed' by the Cubs in early 1982 (January, I think) ... and, actually, I think it was Jimmy Piersall's last year with the White Sox, also .... ironic that Eddie Einhorn had a lot to do with both mens' ousters ...
I was a huge Harry and Jimmy fan. Loved them as a team. Listening to them in SW Lower Michigan on the radio in the late 70’s was great: Harry was sauced a great deal of the time, and Jimmy always going on about “having his papers”...ie, he was ruled “sane” after a lot of mental issues. Jimmy was axed after criticizing Veeck’s wife publicly, and Harry left in disgust. Jimmy always called it as he saw it, which is why I loved him. Damn fine ballplayer in his day.
@@robertbruce8492 lol there was, famously, a night game, in 1981, during which Harry and Jimmy were hammered and were talking about players wives' .... did not help Jimmy's employment status ...
Not only was it Harry's last season with the Sox, this was the season the Sox moved from Channel 44 to WGN (and then they moved to another channel for 1982). Going into the season, I had wondered if WGN was going to flash "HOLY COW!" on the screen for Sox homers like they flashed "HEY HEY!:" for Cubs homers. Sure enough, they did.
Piersall would do the post-game shows with WBBM radio, I think.
I was a student at SIU back then, and remember skipping class that day to go watch this game at the American Tap in Carbondale. I rooted for the Sox in those days.
me too . auto tech
Bad ass. Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall call the shots!!!
That's one pair that can beat a full house!
Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall were the last of a dying breed.
Harry & Jimmy best broadcast team ever. Should've kept them and stayed on WGN. But this was great!
Back when the announcers were fans of the game and showed it.
Today they just complain how long the game is taking
They still are on team broadcasts, but you can't expect that when Fox, ESPN or another national outlet is broadcasting the game. Even when those guys do a good job of playing it down the middle, they're still accused of favoring "the other team". It just seems that way because we're not used to our announcers being neutral.
Yes, genius John Sterling really hates baseball😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂
Somewhere Bob Lobel was saying "How Come We Can't Get Guys Like This?"
we need annuncers like this i was excited hearing them lol
I was so happy when Harry and Jimmy split town. It was the best trade the Sox ever made. I'd take John Rooney over Harry any day of the week!
@@kennethcurtis1856 loser. You sound like a fruitcake
We used to boo Stanley really bad. The popcorn holders were designed to be used as bullhorns when they were empty. It was incredible! He was always blowing games. And we let him have it. On TV it was bad enough. If you were in Fenway it was unbelievable!
Good objective reporting there. Got to love Harry Carey. Love those 70’s vintage White Sox uniforms
Yeah its too bad Chris Sale didn't like them and tore up a whole bunch in the locker room one night before a game a few years ago
@@timrobinson7373 for what it's worth Sales said those uniforms would hinder the players movement etc & CHRIS WANTED TO WIN!
@@danthefan5378and you believe that? 🤡
They're 1920s uni's. Brought back in the 1970s.
Jimmy Piersal was extremely underrated. He sounded like a little kid here. That is for love of the game.
Nope. I liked his passion playing the game. He sucked as an announcer.
Kenneth Curtis Granted I would take McConnell or Lorn Brown (even though they were color guys.) McConnell was awesome, imo
@@mikesquires101 they were pbp
That was a great comeback and did you see all the Boston fans cheering too in the background?
Tim Robinson: Yes, after all Fisk had done for the Redsox organization, I am elated that Boston fans cheered him!!!
How'd Boston ever let Fisk go? Dumb!
@@franknberry6397 Very good question!
@@franknberry6397 Haywood Sullivan was responsible for letting Fisk go
WGN-TV Channel 9 Carlton Fisk homers against his former team the Red Sox in 1981.
Loved Fisk
We named our one dog 'Pudge' in honor of Fisk.
I did too, especially when he was with the Boston Red Sox! Even though you may be loving Fisk as a Chicago White Sox fan, I still give you a GREAT, BIZG
Watched t on tv in April of 1981.
love the White sox uni's
The away blues if you took the collars off these are nice! Even w the collars, which you can’t see at a distance, look fine.
That’s when Harry Carey was great.
HOLY COW!!
And he’s is wearing a Red Sox Cap in the hall of fame
Can you imagine any of the robots they hire to call major league games, what they’d sound like on that call?
I bet there were a few Red Sox fans cheering too!
James DePasquale: More than a few!
No doubt. It was hard for them to see him leave, and since this was an early season game, it was probably seen as unimportant.
Yup. Fisk was run out of Boston. I was happy for him. Haywood Sullivan deserved that public embarrassment.
THAT'S BASEBALL!
That was a genuine in your face
Another thumbs down for a 30 second commercial, for a 50 second video. Take your money and shove it!
Not mlbs fault
Back when Harry for play by play for the real Chicago team.
Jesus, those announcers- you’d think it’s Game 7 in October 😂
Um, no. I'm a Red Sox fan. This was Carlton Fisk's first game, in Fenway against Boston. He had just hit a three run home run to give the White Sox the lead. If you honestly can't understand why the announcers went nuts, I suggest that you follow golf.
He should have retired a Red Sox. It always irked me when he would come to town in a white Sox uniform . I grew up a red Sox fan . Of course, Bob Stanley throws it right down the middle .
Fisk. One of the all-time great clutch players. And as usual Harry talking all over his booth partner, this time Jimmy Piersall fighting in vain to get a word in edgewise. It was all about Harry. Always. What an ego.
There aren't enough collars in modern baseball.
great guy so personable ad friendly.. He will talk baseball with anyone! Never should have left Boston for Chicago thats a stain on Red Sox management similar to Mookie Betts
How can we write to post person and tell him it was a 3r hr
We were pissed when the red sox gm stupidly let a hof catcher walk , congrats pudge
I wish Harry would of stayed with the Sox and was with Hawk. But we wouldn't of got Hawk and Wimpy
Harry:” did you forget your medication today, Jimmy?”
IMHO Jimmy Is Pure extremely knowledgeable Insightful Excitement!
funny to read the stuff about caray-david halberstam in his book summer 1964 did not have much good to say about him. as i recall the book insinuates that caray was a real jerk
He got run out of St Louis for sleeping with August Busch’s wife.
Hearing Harry Caray calling any game other then a Cubs game just sounds odd to me...
funny cause the White Sox fans gave his wrinkly back stabbing ass a real name. Carey was a lying snake. He slept with the Cardinals owner's wife while he was WORKING FOR THE cardinals. Was disliked in Oakland. Came to the south side, and kept saying stupid stuff on the air, so reinsdorf put him on a 30 second delay, once carey found out, he bailed and went to the cubs. Cub fans act like he was a saint, he was an asshole.
Harry was increasingly senile the whole time he was working for the Cubs. But maybe that's what Cubs fans liked?
@@click789101112 Yeah senility and alcoholism are indeed an endearing combination, apparently.
He started singing take me out to the ball game with the Sox
Hearing Harry Cary call any game was odd for me.
Jimmy hari cari wth
That was comedian Will Ferrell announcing that home run as Harry Carey. Will is unmistakable !!
Will does a horrible Harry Carey. Not even close.
He didn't wave it fair
0:45 they're BOTH sox! that sore summary is confusing!
Not really. This was Chicago's local broadcast, seen only by White Sox fans. They've always gone by "SOX" and everyone knew it.
wow
Gosh, those uniforms were horrible. Poor Fisk. Even had to change his number. I'll always remember him as #27, ('Clutch Fisk') and game 6 in '75 WS.
I think he CHOSE to change his number. Said he wanted 72 because life in Chicago was going to be reverse of what it was in Boston, or something like that. But yeah, those were some interesting uniform years for the White Sox; the big collars; the SHORTS. Awful!!
man hawk Harrison is better you can put it on board yes .
Who thought of those uniforms hideous
@Jim A Im guessing you were born stupid huh?
I like them. First throwback uniforms in baseball history
They were fine. They even played in shorts ....
@@subg8858 I'm VERY, VERY, old school but I'm sorry. Those uniforms WERE hideous. At least they were to me as a 13 year old in 1981. But they're still kinda hideous to me at 53. Maybe should have worn them on certain occasions but not year round.
Who are the announcers? Painfully embarrassing call
Harry Cary a legend
Softball uniforms lol
True, but in my opinion, better than the "beach blanket" jerseys the White Sox wore from 82-86.
They had the worst uniforms for a long time and they changed a lot. I like the ones they have now Black pin stripes. Also like the blue and white ones too. But these are horrible.
Announcers today are horrible they don’t use emotion to sell the game or their brains to talk strategy
I wonder what Harry Carey would of thought of Scott posednicks walk off h r in g 2 of the 05 World Series
Fisk goes to the White Sox. Big deal. They never won a thing with him. The only thing any one remembers about him is his World Series game 6 home run with the Red Sox.
It *was* a big deal. Not even having a great catcher on your roster can make up for the woeful job the front office did at building a contender. They always came up short on pitching. Key injuries (Tony C, Jim Rice) were HUGE in '67 and '75, and may very well have been the difference in either or both of those World Series. Then there was the total choke job in '86. I don't really believe in curses, but the things that happened to that team were mind boggling.
@@ScottJ794 You misunderstood me. I meant it didn't do much for the White Sox. They never won anything of meaning with him. It was obviously damaging for the Red Sox. But Co-owner Haywood Sullivan had to get his kid in the lineup. His son was a catcher and didn't want Fisk in the way. Very damaging