Richie Ashburn was known as being very "frugal." He claims his greatest catch was when he was at bat. First pitch was a bit outside but called a strike. Second pitch was further outside, but called a strike. Third pitch was even further outside but called strike three! Richie said he was so angry he threw his bat in the air as high as he could. The umpire said, Richie, if that bat hits the ground you're fined $100. His greatest catch.
the voice of summer in Ocean City NJ growing up a Phillies fan in the 70s and 80s, the games are not the same and the stories were awesome
My childhood , Whitey and Harry calling the game on a summer night in the 80’s
Simply a wonderful tribute and overview of a simply most beloved
PHILLIE in so many ways❤
Thank you for posting this. I have the video of it but my vcr player doesn’t work anymore so I’m SO grateful for being able to watch it again
Its apoint of history, and i simply enjoyed it. Mostly because I was born in Philadelphia.
23:44 that got a genuine belly laugh out of me 🤣
Richie Ashburn was known as being very "frugal." He claims his greatest catch was when he was at bat. First pitch was a bit outside but called a strike. Second pitch was further outside, but called a strike. Third pitch was even further outside but called strike three! Richie said he was so angry he threw his bat in the air as high as he could. The umpire said, Richie, if that bat hits the ground you're fined $100. His greatest catch.
Richie was a great guy but does not belong in the Hall of Fame. The same with Phil Rizzuto.
what makes you say that?
stop it !!!