Reliving the Greatest World Series Ever Played
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Five one-run games. Four walk-off winners. Three extra-inning battles. The greatest catch in Twins' history, and perhaps the greatest pitching duel in baseball history. The 1991 World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins might've just been the greatest we will ever seen.
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Glad to report that I am indeed a doofus and Kirby Puckett is (very deservedly) in the Hall of Fame.
Also, the 1992 nlcs was a world series in itself.
Almost commented this. Great video, gotta have some catharsis after seeing my Twins drop the DS.
Don't crop the 4:3 footage, pls. Can you reupload with the full picture
Such a great series!!
Yeah I was about to say
Kirby Puckett was a first ballot hall of famer (2001), but it is a shame that most people have forgotten him because his career was cut short.
Well there’s also the domestic violence…
@@jaimelannister1797 Shhhh, we like to forget that he made some pretty gross mistakes. Let's erect more statues of him outside Target Field.
Best player rver
Sad that is what you remember
Tony Gwynn is the same. But he played 20 years.
“And we’ll see you tomorrow night!” Still gets me. 😢
Greatest call in World Series history.
It’s amazing how we see it now, it was widely criticized as the time. But I agree, it’s the perfect call and letting the crowd roar afterwards was pure magic.
@@CubeAprilI never knew it was criticized at the time, why was that?
@@christiangonzales8807people said it was unenthusiastic and didn’t match the moment
@@christiangonzales8807. Put it this way. If Atlanta had hit that homerun (and ignoring the fact that of course they were the road team), Buck would have gone nuts. Just listen to his calls of other moments that were great for the Braves vs great for the Twins.
This was the year a 6 year old me, a relatively new resident of Minnesota, discovered and fell in love with baseball. I’ve been a Twins fan ever since. I’m still not entirely sure how baseball entered my life as my family does not care about sports, but I’m so grateful that I did and this was a great year for it to happen.
Same for me (except 7 years old). Die hard Twins fan since, albeit the late 90s were not so great!
People are naming other "famous moment" series, but the biggest clincher about this series is how bloody competitive it was in almost every game. The cute line about it is "in 5 of 7 games the game was decided in the winning team's last at-bat." Games 3 (12 innings), 4 (9 innings), 6 (11 innings), and 7 (10 innings) were all walkoff wins and game 2 had the go-ahead run in the bottom of the 8th by the Twins.
Two other cool facts: It was the first (and I think only?) time that both teams in the WS went from Worst to First in one season. Also: the hometown won each game. I was living in Georgia at the time, and unless you grew up in Atlanta in the 1980's you can't understand what 1991 felt like. The Braves were so bad (like the video explains) that it felt like they ceased to exist. No one talked about them. But then they started not just winning, but winning in miraculous fashion. The 91-93 teams had more comeback victories than any team I've ever seen, or at least it felt that way. Also, there were no Florida Marlins back then, so it wasn't just Georgia that was in a fever dream and tomahawk chopping their brains out: it was the entire South. Unless you were there you just can't understand how electrifying it was to have a team be sooo bad for so long and then suddenly become a freaking dynasty. But you also can't fathom how absolutely crushed we were to make it to extra innings of game 7 in the World Series only to lose. But hey--the dynasty had begun. Great video, thank you.
I like the "1st team to come back from 0-3 to when a 7 game series." Not WS, but who cares. Thats my favorite fact.
The 91' Twins are and always will be my favorite pro team in any sport ever. So many elements to the series I don't where to begin. One thing the young man brought up in the video which was astute, and largely forgotten, is the fact the Twins got to set their rotation. That, along with literally another half dozen reasons, was the difference in the series. I can vividly remember crapping my pants before Game 6. Steve Avery, at that moment in time, was the Braves starter I feared the most. Once we got through that game I felt pretty good about our chances. Of course, I had no idea the 3-4 hours during Game 7 would be the most excruciating sports hours of my life. Holy smokes what a series.
I was a 14 yr old kid in northern Minnesota in 91. An amazing time to be a twins fan!
was the same age, about 30 miles from Minneapolis at the time. AMAZING!
Mauer killed it in that series!
This World Series was literally the first exposure to baseball I ever had as a kid. I was 7.
I've been hooked ever since.
What a ride! I wish I was alive to witness that series. What a true back-and-forth contest between these two teams. I loved the 2010s Giants dynasty series wins, but this 1991 series is head and shoulders above those. I hope we get a World Series as exhilarating as this one soon (or at least as crazy as the 2016 one)!
This World Series was fantastic according to what my family has told me about it and the clips I have seen. I do hope to see a championship during my lifetime as a Twins fan. Or any championship from one of Minnesota’s men’s sports teams. 😅
Fantastic Video. I could not agree more. I was 17 and watched every pitch of that series. I lived in Southern California, had TBS, and was rooting for the Braves 100%. I've maintained this ever since. 94 Jays, 2001 Backs, I'd say the Cubs v. Indians was one of the best. I'd say the Giants V Angels was too. However, Morris pitching a 10 inning Shutty. Was all piss and vinegar, and guts. Plus, I met Kirby once and I loved it.he remembered my name. He was a badass, may he rest in peace. The only thing missing, (and I understand the cultural sensitivity and choice not to glorify) was "The Chop". This was after Sid Bream beat a wet noodle arm Barry Bonds to the plate running like a 3 toed Sloth. The Chop was iconic. It was loud and awesome and transcended Baseball and become its own thing. I am sorry if I offended anyone by my joy I took in it, however it gives me goosebumps remembering watching 50,000 Braves Fans doing this in every scoring opp. I wish there was a clip. It was intense and completely original to the year and moment. I loved it and the passion it was used.
I’ll agree. I was 9. I was a sports fan, in the simplest definition. I remember watching this and falling in love with The Braves because of it. I was baseball obsessed after.
I absolutely 100% agree that the 1991 WS was the best one in recent decades. When I saw the title of this video I was wondering, hoping that this was going to be about the 1991 Series and you did not disappoint. Great great choice, in fact, it is the only right choice. Every game was close, every game had drama, every game was a nail-biter. It was thrilling to watch.
In World Series history there have been only 2 series where the home team won all games.
The first was Twins-Cardinals in 1987, and the second is this series - ‘91 Twins-Braves.
Frank Viola was amazing in 87, but Jack Morris’s effort in game 7 of ‘91 was one of the greatest games ever pitched, and certainly the best I’ve ever seen.
Great pick for your best series ever.
The home team won all 7 games in the 2001 World Series also when the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees.
What wasn't stated is that both teams won their home games and lost their road games. Great series and video.
In 87 I had a t shirt that said "4 in the dome is better than 3 in the Busch"
@@lesgobrandon9444Brilliant!
As a young guy and always watching baseball a sport I dearly love and miss terribly, I went through my childhood watching pretty much only the Reds,and the braves as both teams were the only teams covered locally by a couple of the TV stations were i live. I have very fond memories of rooting on the two teams I watched and followed the most. Other than the year I followed one of the best teams to my recollection The Red Sox in the early to middle 90s I had my two teams The Reds, and The Braves, watching those teams battle it out in person as a kid, even witnessing on one occasion in Cincinnati, my late father take off after a Brett Butler foul ball diving in the isle and catching the foul ball, this was captured by many cameras and on TV as well that ball set in my families restaurant for many years as a reminder of a very good time spent with my late father, boy I sure do miss those times , it was a time of great wholesome baseball experiences.
It's hard to describe just how improbable the Atlanta Braves' rise was. I grew up Georgia assuming that the World Series was an annual event in which the Braves weren't invited -- that only professional teams could consider. And then, suddenly, in a single season, they broke through.
Loved this. I was fortunate to be in attendance at both Games 6 & 7 of this series. Minnesota sports teams seem to live under some sort of ongoing curse (Vikings & Timberwolves are great examples) but if that is the cost for having played in/won this series... it was probably worth it.
1991? You are 100% correct. Then for both teams to come from worst to first? Amazing!
Edit: btw: 1975 was close.
I remember reading a book called World Series Classics, which had the top 5 (in the author's opinion) back when I was maybe12 or 13 (back in the late 1990's). 1991, 1975, 1947, 1924 and 1912. It's a bit dated (written by Dan Gutman), but I found it such an amazing read back then. I do think it made some great points and went through each series game by game. Great video, and I hope you put the deek in Game 7 in there. I'll find out in a minute.
I lived it "live" back then from Minnesota! It was an anxiety filled series for sure. Atlanta sure had the pitching crew of the future
Twins fans out there utterly salivating over this video.
I moved to Minnesota from the UK where football (soccer) is the national sport but after watching the Twins win in '87 I became a diehard Twins fan. 😄
I was just out of the military in Sept of 91, moved back home to minnesota and witnessed this WS... For me it was my first as I was going through basic training in 87 and I didn't get to see any of that game. Nail biter the whole way through. Great vid!
I was 8 and I got to go to every game in Minneapolis of the ‘91 series. We sat on the field in the 3rd base box. Pretty lucky that my dad worked for Topps for 40 years. All I really remember was the sound. It’s as so loud.
That would be amazing! My Grandpa had season tickets for 2 different spots on the lower level for every year that I can remember from my childhood. He had seats right behind first base (13th row) and center field (first row) right above the 408 sign on the fence. I didn't get to see any of the playoff games that year, but I did get be there for any other game that I wanted to attend. Your dad and my grandpa probably crossed paths at some point.
Here to relive it one more time. Thanks for posting!
Spot on! I believe Baseball Weekly (is it still around?) called it the best ever. So great it was, that it was exhausting! 😊
Good videos, also nice to have a guy making these who knows his stuff.
I was a very lucky 7 year old, and got to be at the Metrodome for game 6. I remember standing on the blue seat so I could see. I didn't really understand some of the details and context at the time, but the energy was incredible. I've yet to be anywhere more electric.
Crazy you only have 86k subs my man best baseball content on yt keep up the great work man shits awesome
I really enjoy your videos.
I know this sounds like a troll, but Greg legit pronounced it Gag-knee... he apparently didn't appreciate his French heritage like Eric and hockey's Simon!
Reliving it one more time. Jack Morris was the man. I remember watching on the TV in my basement. I don't think I sat down at any time during game 7.
I’ve been a twins fan my whole life . What a series that was . Kirby’s home run in the sixth game .
And then the 8th inning in the 7th game with Gagne and Knoblauchs decoy that really saved the game for them although I still think Pendleton actually struck out the pitch before but they called it a foul tip. Then the bases loaded double play first to home then back to first .
So much drama . I got so tired of hearing that the only reason they won those 2 World Series was because of the metrodome. If it was the metrodome? Why didn’t they win it every year .
Give coach Tom Kelly ,their front office , and some fantastic players who came together at the right time some credit . Kirby Puckett was a very special player . And Greg Gagne and Kent Hrbek were 2 very underrated defensive players .
They were special teams . Period !
This is the kind of video that makes me really enjoy UA-cam. Just a great presentation all around (though the Mike Stanton joke was a bit overplayed). Excellent cadence, good choices in knowing what information to focus on, and OMG that Twins team video. High quality work.
Ah yes…the days when the BEST teams went to the World Series and instant replay was a novelty, not a call challenge.
I do remember traveling back from an assignment with a reporter who was a Twins fan, listening to game 6 on radio and pulling over so we didn’t lose the signal in the mountains, to listen to the last two innings. Damn fine baseball…could very well be the best.
21:36 im here to wish my son a happy 19th.. 20 is around the corner my boy
The greatest WS ever. 5 gams decided in extra innings. KIRBYS CLUTCH 11th inning home run to force game 7. OFF THE CHARTS
as a 23 year old twins fan with all these world series game on tape, this video still made me almost tear up. well done jack
Twins made me cry. It was a mad tough cry of course. I was 13
The Twins went undefeated in World Series games in the Metrodome. They had home field advantage in both the ‘87 and ‘91 series and in both series lost all 3 games in the NL park.
The powerpros music is a great touch
Instant classic from the Jovial Pepperchini
I’m bias since I’m a cubs fan, but 2016 is the best ws by far. Had it all. Magical comeback and an all time game 7
I think 1975 between the Reds & Red Sox is just slightly better. 6 hall of famers. 5 1-Run Games. 4 Games decided in the last inning. Fisks Homerun. Reds taking the lead in the top of the 9th in Game 7.
Back when Atlanta was in the West in baseball & football. Hey, don't ask questions.
I miss 90's baseball. Nothing was as magic and as stunning.
The MLB Power Pros 2008 music is absolutely elite
As a Braves fan, this was a sign of things to come. Have teams with ridiculous talent levels, but horrible management in crucial situations. With that group, Braves should have won 4-5 series with no problem, but Bobby Cox was a terrible postseason manager.
YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT!!!
If I HAD to determine the greatest WS of all time (in modern times), it would be 2001. The Diamondbacks basically won 6 games against the Yankees and prevented them from winning four WS in a row. Not bad for a recent expansion team! And Indians vs Cubs deserves mention. But still love me some 1991 Jack Morris heroics.
5:13 👏 beautiful
As a Twins fan this makes me happy they won
Worth mentioning Jack Morris threw 126 pitches that game 7. A lot, but for a 10 inning CGSO it's not actually as much as you might think. Especially for Jack Morris, who if nothing else had an absolutely rubber elbow most of his career.
Lol, creator doesn't look like he was old enough to see this series live in 1991.
Great choice!
You got it right. The 1991 World Series was awesome. Game 7 alone….
Jack Morris was 2-0 in this series but the next year with the Blue Jays lost both his starts vs the Braves
Steve Avery?! Isn't that they guy who killed that woman in Wisconsin?!
nah great video, this series took place before my time, but It's always been something to look back on and dream of Twins success, which finally happened to some degree this year 🙂 I don't know of many athletes adored as much as Morris for 1 year of play with a team, unbelievable performances.
GREAT choice!
Recommended additional viewing:
Jon Bois’s Pretty Good story on Lonnie Smith: ua-cam.com/video/wTM_eN8AZeQ/v-deo.html
Metrodome Moments, #25 The Decoy: ua-cam.com/video/FYmR3Fa74GY/v-deo.html
First to Last: Game 7 of the 1991 World Series: ua-cam.com/video/oQolx1l5U5Q/v-deo.html
Couple of other notes:
The series was so close, and being a Cinderella story for both teams, there was plenty of non-serious talk about just sawing the trophy in half. Brian Harper and Lonnie Smith shook hands just before the the first pitch of Game 7 (they were teammates with the Cardinals in ’85). Greg Olson, the Braves catcher, grew up in Minnesota and was excited to be playing back in Minnesota. And who knows how things would have gone if Deion Sanders hadn’t left to play football as the postseason arrived.
Mike Stanton was arguably the Braves best pitcher in the postseason. John Smoltz was amazing, but so was Stanton! He had a 31% cWPA alone in the World Series, and gave up just 1 run in the NLCS and 0 runs in the World Series. He was so dominant, there’s a good chance Bobby Cox runs Stanton out for a second inning instead of him coming out after just ⅔ inning, if not for getting injured at the worst possible time!
Charlie Leibrandt pitched in many important postseason games. In 1984 with the Kansas City Royals, in the final game of the last best-of-5 ALCS, Leibrandt was the losing starting pitcher in the 1-0 loss to the Tigers. In 1985, again with the Royals, he took the loss for Games 1 and 4 of the ALCS, but won Game 7. In the World Series, he was the losing pitcher for Game 2, and it’s just heartbreaking! After giving up a leadoff double in the top of the 9th, he quickly got 2 outs. The Cardinals were down to their last out, and Leibrandt from a CG shutout in the World Series, but Jack Clark singled in a run, cutting the lead 2-1. After a double and an intentional walk, who else but Terry Pendleton (that’s right!) cleared the bases, scoring the winning runs. In Game 6 in that same series, he pitched into the 8th inning, only getting pulled after giving up just 1 run. (Fortunately for the Royals, they would go on to win it all that year.)
Well done young man!
It’s amazing how the Braves uniforms literally HAVE NOT CHANGED.
They’re damn near perfect, no need to change. Those Twins jerseys were fantastic too, made me made when they stopped using those.
9:13 woah there jolly
I think this was the second best series. With the best being the Angels-Giants in 2002.
Omg dude THANK YOU for saying your decimal points correctly. I keep watching sports vids where someone says "five point twenty seven" and inside I'm screaming "five point TWO SEVEN" ya dunce.
LOL so when you said 5 point 1 6 and not "sixteen" I actually had a sigh of relief.
2011 will always be my favorite World Series as a Cardinals fan. But 1991 is the greatest World Series as a baseball fan.
16:14 Kirby Puckett is in the HoF
Mike Stanton at 15:31 is wild
Imagine watching that game 7. My heart might’ve stopped lol
Who knew the Twins had their own Super Bowl shuffle
Tied 0-0 going to the ninth inning, could it have been more nerve wracking? I hope this years world series has the same thing.
1991? Never heard of the 1975 Series I suppose. lol
Seven game series with 5 games decided by a single run and two of the contests going into extra innings, four of the games were decided in the final inning. Foster throwing out Doyle to save game six, Fisk's memorable homerun. Come on, this was the best Series ever. Ever.
The obvious choice is chosen. Unaccountably sometimes it isn’t. The long string of comments here from at the time young kids becoming lifelong Twins’ fans illustrates why there is a gem called Target Field today blessed with good attendance.
Jack Morris says take that sabermetrics.
Greatest world series of all time. 2001 is a close 2nd. Morris and Puckett are legendary. Gant should of slid back like he was fundamentally supposed to.
The POWER PROS MUSIC
2016 is always gunna be number 1 !!
Why? Games 1, 2, 4 and 6 sucked.
Yes it was very stupid that the Atlanta Braves were in the NL West for many years. It was done solely because the St Louis Cardinals insisted on being in the same division as the Chicago Cubs to preserve their supposed rivalry, and somehow putting those two in the EAST made more sense to those involved than both in the West (even though Chicago's other team was put in the American League West) and thus Atlanta AND Cincinnati had to endure being in the West from 1969 until 1994.
I’m of the belief that Hrbek just “helped” Gant keep falling off the base
It’s hard to beat 2016 in my book. The stakes were just astronomical in comparison to 1991
Let's Get it DBacks
Well done. GAG-knee btw
As a Braves superfan, I still hate Kent Hrbek to this very day.
Smith said he lost the Pendleton fly ball in the lights. Not deked by Knoblauch.
So, it’s Gag-nee. I know, this messes up Minnesotas because of the wrestling promoter, but it’s Gag-nee for the baseball player.
Jack morris game 7 should be hall of game worthy alone
The only thing that threw me was Greg Gagne is pronounced Gag Knee, Eric Gagne is pronounced Gan Yay lol easy mistake
2001 greatist
Enos Slaughter would like a word
Ron gant over ran the bag.
You don’t say Gagne the way you did in the video. In this instance it sounds like “gag knee”
That Twins video.....keep in mind, this was less than two years removed from the Bears Super Bowl Shuffle. Equally cringe.
ALSO funny to bring up a flaw in John Smoltz and not mention anything about Kirby Puckett's crap off the field lol not saying it should have been discussed, I just think it makes more sense to just focus on the baseball. If it is something that directly effects the game like Pete Rose or the Black Sox, sure, but all these guys have skeletons in their closet.
Am I the only one who likes John Smoltz as a commentator?
Puckett would have been a Hall of Famer? That's strike two dude. He was a 2001 inductee. First strike was your horrible take on Ron Gant's momentum clearly taking him off the bag at first.
Divisions are kinda ridiculous, the braves being in the nl west is about as insane as the cowboys being considered an eastern team. And then when they were moved back to the east they were perennial contenders and division winners.
1975 Reds-Red Sox World series is the greatest World Series of all time.
Fun fact😉
Not only did David Justice and Steve Avery share rookie seasons of 1990, they also shared birthdays of April 14... Along with myself 😊