My buddy was at this game. He said it felt like the roof of the dome was going to rip after Puckett hit that bomb. He ended up meeting Puckett years later.
It was this game that began to make me a baseball fan! I caught it when there was a show on Prime Ticket in L.A. hosted by Steve Garvey titled “Baseball’s Greatest Games” (I initially caught glimpses of this World Series on the sports news months after it passed) and then discovered the tv show that replayed this game, next week they replayed game 7 and you better believe it I had to watch! soon after I was glued to my tv Saturday nights to watch classic games; I made a big event out of it, cooking myself a bunch of my favorite foods and closing my bedroom door and turning the tv way up! My mom would knock and ask me to turn down the volume, my response: I am watching the World Series! I began my journey to baseball fandom back then; I was about 16
Puckett, told Chili Davis that he planned to bunt for a base hit, to which Davis responded, "Bunt my ass. Hit it out and let's go home". Good advice Chili !
I was 8 years old and obviously a huge twins and Kirby fan. Our family's TV broke the day before this game so we went to my grandma's house to watch it. We had to leave after the 9th inning because it was getting late for me and my little sisters. My dad continued listening on the radio and after Kirby hit the home run, he came up to my room to wake me up. I remember listening to nothing but loud cheering for at least 5 minutes. John Gordon and Herb Carneal knew to just sit back and let the listeners take everything in.
That and the 2017 NFC Divisional Playoff Game dubbed the Minneapolis Miracle - Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs for game-winning 61 yard touchdown pass as time expired
Kirby Puckett especially in this game carried the Twins on his back. The amazing catch in left center. And of course the walk off homer in the 12th inning over that same left field wall.
Unsung hero moment of this game too--the one run of the Twins' 4 that wasn't driven in by Kirby was by Shane Mack who had been 0 for 15 in the series up to that point, but came through when it counted here.
Say what you want about CBS's coverage of the the World Series in the early 90's but Pat O'Brien's opening monologues were epic. What a great series this was. I can't believe it was 30 years ago.
So true...you don't really consider him a "sports announcer" but he was flawless. And if anybody sticks around to the end of this broadcast, the "sports guy" basically has a brain aneurysm when Lasorda can't remember Smoltz name and then calls him John Smotltz 😂
At the 12:00 mark, Grammy Award-Winning legend Melissa Manchester gives, one of the greatest performances of the National Anthem ever sung, proving it just doesn't need all those extra notes folks throw in. Wow. 😊❤🎶⚾🇺🇸
Both Twins WS were great. I was pulling hard for the Twins. It amazes me that ther was actually talk of "contracting" them and/or the Expos. You guys have good fans. Still can't believe you released Papi though.
@@minnbeefplus we had Toby Gardenhire coming up David would not hit other way like rest of #Piranhas. Not many modern day players have streets named after him while he is still on an active roster #Ortiz27 He was missed but the organization kept great baseball under the circumstances #Pohladnon #Ryanoui #Santanaoui
Umpires (Game 6) HP Ed Montague (NL) 1B Don Denkinger (AL) (Crew Chief) 2B Harry Wendelstedt (NL) 3B Drew Coble (AL) LF Terry Tata (NL) RF Rick Reed (AL)
The Twins had the vents blowing out when they batted - and reversed when the Braves and Cardinals batted. Whitey Herzog mentioned this in an interview one year before he passed. Hopefully, one day MLB will strip Minnesota of their undeserved World titles.
I was at this game with my father. I was in high school and a guy came into the store and mentioned he had World Series tickets and decided to sell me Game 6. We live 3 hours away and I'll always remember that moment. I remember walking down the street back to the car and people were chanting "Charlie Liebrandt". It was almost as loud 3 blocks away 30minutes after the game as it was when Kirby hit the home run.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester beautifully singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” a cappella demonstrates what a skilled singer she is and how moving the song is given the tone and beauty of her voice. Perfection! One of the greatest performance by any artist who has sung our national anthem.
Came to watch one of the greatest baseball games ever and ended up getting choked up by the Children’s Hospital segment and the kid saying “Hrbek’s never give up.” How can you not be romantic about baseball?
If the World Series was in an even year, the Braves would have won. The Twins had the greatest home field advantage in history, and they proved it on the road in the 87 and 91 World Series.
wow very appropriate in how da theme from Kindergarten Cop was being played when O'Brien and Tommy visited children in a nearby hospital and Tommy was indeed rite how da World Series would go seven games, just a great ambassador he always been so sad he's physically gone now.
Go Twinkies! Id's kinda weird as a Minnesota sports fan, we've gotta kind of used to our teams blowing big games. So you'd expect the Twins to choke but they don't. It's refreshing too see them do what your hoping they'd do even if it's 30 years old. RIP Kirby ⚾😃
Could someone please explain why in the footage I have seen from the 87 and 91 world series there is a section in the upper deck behind home plate in the dome, that is completely empty? I remember this driving me crazy as a kid. Obviously I wanted to be there. Still cant believe Kirby actually hit that HR. I was 11. It was perfect.
I can not believe Bobby Cox strategy of hit and run with Gant, who did not hit well in Minnesota should have bunt with hitters 4, 5, 6 coming next and needing a run. Unbelievable, however, Kelly made all the right moves and changed the way the game is played with relievers from 6th inning on.
Your comment about Tom Kelly is interesting. Using the relievers in game 6 and then going old school and keeping Jack Morris out there for all 10 innings.
3:08:58 Pat Yes way to drop the #JeffersonStarship reference #Countonme #SouthDakota #Martybalin ❤udad. #Plexiglass #flex also helped keep fans in the stands fol the '82 season and was removed so less fans could enjoy the game starting 1997 season😊❤
1:42:16 That just earned Erickson extra mil for his next contract as due to #Pohladnon they werent gonna keep him. Olson knock it off stop going over/talking to Kitty😅😅. Prompted the "peace" handshake ATL MIN GM 7 from Harper❤
Buck had a few good calls during this series, but most of the important ones were awkward stumbles and confused miscalls. McCarver understands baseball well and explained many things well, but went on and on about the same points too often. As bad as modern commentators are, as Billy Joel says “The good old days weren’t always good”
3:05:02 According to the "Official #WCCO Time 11:10PM or so, all #CBS affiliates with #FCC community of license in Eastern Time Zone was forced to air GM7 on Tape Delay😅😅 Could you imagine?? #DeliciousVinyl. I was "legally required" to meet Tone Loc out a pool a few years later in Paradise, NV. I thought Tone was from Oakland but he from LA.
Manu Ginobilis Bald Spot Umm, the 85 Royals and the 86 Mets both lost their first game at home. Best to be sure of your facts when you post them rather than relying on the top of your head.
Ughhh... McCarver and Buck were insufferable. First comments out of their mouths is making excuses for the 87 Cardinals. They were obviously cheering for the Braves in this series.
0:55 “And now it’s in Minnesota’s hands. They’ve never lost a World Series game in the Metrodome. But if they lose tonight, it’ll be the Atlanta Braves who’ll be known as World Champions. Ah but the Twins didn’t and so the Braves weren’t.
man buck and mccarver are brutal. i know it was almost 30 years ago, but buck is sooo dry and mccarver's anecdote's are mostly worthless and brutal to listen to
Buck was more of a radio announcer than a TV announcer and it showed here. He never got out of radio mode. And McCarver has to try too hard to do contrast. Have you watched any games on ABC in the ‘80’s though, when McCarver was teamed with Al Michaels and Jim Palmer? That was a well-balanced crew with chemistry coming out their ears. You could tell those guys were friends outside the booth and that makes a huge difference.
My buddy was at this game. He said it felt like the roof of the dome was going to rip after Puckett hit that bomb. He ended up meeting Puckett years later.
It was this game that began to make me a baseball fan! I caught it when there was a show on Prime Ticket in L.A. hosted by Steve Garvey titled “Baseball’s Greatest Games” (I initially caught glimpses of this World Series on the sports news months after it passed) and then discovered the tv show that replayed this game, next week they replayed game 7 and you better believe it I had to watch! soon after I was glued to my tv Saturday nights to watch classic games; I made a big event out of it, cooking myself a bunch of my favorite foods and closing my bedroom door and turning the tv way up! My mom would knock and ask me to turn down the volume, my response: I am watching the World Series! I began my journey to baseball fandom back then; I was about 16
Much better to see old classic games like this than to watch today’s games even though you already know the outcome.
Puckett, told Chili Davis that he planned to bunt for a base hit, to which Davis responded, "Bunt my ass. Hit it out and let's go home". Good advice Chili !
It’s one of the greatest moments in baseball history
I was 8 years old and obviously a huge twins and Kirby fan. Our family's TV broke the day before this game so we went to my grandma's house to watch it. We had to leave after the 9th inning because it was getting late for me and my little sisters. My dad continued listening on the radio and after Kirby hit the home run, he came up to my room to wake me up. I remember listening to nothing but loud cheering for at least 5 minutes. John Gordon and Herb Carneal knew to just sit back and let the listeners take everything in.
I was at all of the home games in the Series and Playoffs. These last two games proved there's no way it can be duplicated.
Were you related to a Chris Boosalis who lived in Richfield for a few years?
Been fortunate enough to see The 91 World Series. Both teams are playing in the World Series, after finishing in last place last season.
3:04:56 Greatest moment in Twins history! Makes me tear up every time I see it.
RIP Kirby
You are right, Derek. Game 7 wouldn't have even happened if not for Kirby's Game 6 performance.
still think Larkin's hit means more because it WON the World Championship!
That and the 2017 NFC Divisional Playoff Game dubbed the Minneapolis Miracle - Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs for game-winning 61 yard touchdown pass as time expired
Kirby beat his wife and cheated on his wife unfortunately
@@jdt2003 sad thing is both are DEAD now.
Kirby Puckett especially in this game carried the Twins on his back. The amazing catch in left center. And of course the walk off homer in the 12th inning over that same left field wall.
2:13:20 Jim kaat and the 65 series is mentioned. When asked about the series, Jim Kaat predicts the ending to this one.
Unsung hero moment of this game too--the one run of the Twins' 4 that wasn't driven in by Kirby was by Shane Mack who had been 0 for 15 in the series up to that point, but came through when it counted here.
After this virus passes none of us will take games like this for granted ever again :(.
Say what you want about CBS's coverage of the the World Series in the early 90's but Pat O'Brien's opening monologues were epic. What a great series this was. I can't believe it was 30 years ago.
So true...you don't really consider him a "sports announcer" but he was flawless. And if anybody sticks around to the end of this broadcast, the "sports guy" basically has a brain aneurysm when Lasorda can't remember Smoltz name and then calls him John Smotltz 😂
Yawn. He has nothing on Vin Scully or Bob Costas
The CBS opening was amazingly good!
Love when Jack Buck says…This ball is gonna go!!
To me both Puckett and Morris should have won co MVP, kinda like Johnson and Schilling 10 years later.
At the 12:00 mark, Grammy Award-Winning legend Melissa Manchester gives, one of the greatest performances of the National Anthem ever sung, proving it just doesn't need all those extra notes folks throw in. Wow. 😊❤🎶⚾🇺🇸
I cringe whenever they butcher the anthem and it just gets worse every year.
Wow so happy you posted this whole game, including the post game chat. I’ve always wondered if I imagined Puck’s postgame words.
56:05 for Puckett's famous catch on the Plexiglas.
Graxanov if it hit the glass, was it a home run?
And when did they take the glass down?
No catch, no silverware. Most significant outfield catch since Willie Mays, 1954. And yet, it's the second most watched highlight of this game.
This was in the top 10 of all time World Series! GO TWINS!!
Both Twins WS were great. I was pulling hard for the Twins. It amazes me that ther was actually talk of "contracting" them and/or the Expos. You guys have good fans. Still can't believe you released Papi though.
@@turtle19dad He was overweight and injured all the time. He never would have succeeded without the kick in the ass we gave him.
@@minnbeef wow..... good to know.
Try top 1
@@minnbeefplus we had Toby Gardenhire coming up David would not hit other way like rest of #Piranhas. Not many modern day players have streets named after him while he is still on an active roster #Ortiz27 He was missed but the organization kept great baseball under the circumstances #Pohladnon #Ryanoui #Santanaoui
I love how when they show the overhead helicopter shots at 3:11:26, you can hear the crowd just SCREAMING down below! Gives me chills.
Umpires (Game 6)
HP Ed Montague (NL)
1B Don Denkinger (AL) (Crew Chief)
2B Harry Wendelstedt (NL)
3B Drew Coble (AL)
LF Terry Tata (NL)
RF Rick Reed (AL)
The Twins had the vents blowing out when they batted - and reversed when the Braves and Cardinals batted. Whitey Herzog mentioned this in an interview one year before he passed. Hopefully, one day MLB will strip Minnesota of their undeserved World titles.
LOL! Glad you’re still upset!
@@davidmcmahon5809 I watch the ‘98 NFC Championship when I am: makes me feel a lot better.
Along with Game 6 of the 2004 ALCS, the greatest game I have ever seen as it happened.
I was at this game with my father. I was in high school and a guy came into the store and mentioned he had World Series tickets and decided to sell me Game 6. We live 3 hours away and I'll always remember that moment. I remember walking down the street back to the car and people were chanting "Charlie Liebrandt". It was almost as loud 3 blocks away 30minutes after the game as it was when Kirby hit the home run.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester beautifully singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” a cappella demonstrates what a skilled singer she is and how moving the song is given the tone and beauty of her voice. Perfection! One of the greatest performance by any artist who has sung our national anthem.
Came to watch one of the greatest baseball games ever and ended up getting choked up by the Children’s Hospital segment and the kid saying “Hrbek’s never give up.” How can you not be romantic about baseball?
And we’ll see you tomorrow night!
My favorite call from Jack Buck
Insane performance by Kirby Puckett.
Pat O'Brien & Tommy Lasorda (pre-game)
Jack Buck (PBP) & Tim McCarver (C)
Jim Kaat (field reporter)
At 55 minutes and 6 seconds kirby pucletts catch rivals Willie Mays cstch because HE HAD TO TIME in 13 feet high off plexy glass
RIP Puckett, Tim, Jack, etc
I miss Jack buck what a voice for baseball
This series was nail biting and exciting.
If the World Series was in an even year, the Braves would have won. The Twins had the greatest home field advantage in history, and they proved it on the road in the 87 and 91 World Series.
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Touch Em' all Kirby Puckett
One of the best world series ever
My mom was at that game she told me how loud it was and when he hit a grand slam.
He didn't hit a grand slam
wow very appropriate in how da theme from Kindergarten Cop was being played when O'Brien and Tommy visited children in a nearby hospital and Tommy was indeed rite how da World Series would go seven games, just a great ambassador he always been so sad he's physically gone now.
Go Twinkies! Id's kinda weird as a Minnesota sports fan, we've gotta kind of used to our teams blowing big games. So you'd expect the Twins to choke but they don't. It's refreshing too see them do what your hoping they'd do even if it's 30 years old. RIP Kirby ⚾😃
1:27:45 This shows how disciplined of a hitter Dan Gladden was. Really gutty drawing a walk there after fighting off all those foul balls.
“And will see you tomorrow night!”
Could someone please explain why in the footage I have seen from the 87 and 91 world series there is a section in the upper deck behind home plate in the dome, that is completely empty? I remember this driving me crazy as a kid. Obviously I wanted to be there. Still cant believe Kirby actually hit that HR. I was 11. It was perfect.
I think it has something to do with outfielders not being able to pick up the ball when those seats are occupied
No I think that was the family section. Not sure why but almost positive that’s what it was.
30 years ago today
I bet visiting teams HATED playing at the Metrodome.
Especially in the World Series. The Twins were 8-0 in World Series games at the Metrodome.
Twins strikeouts:
47:02 Erickson K’s Belliard
1:11:06 Erickson K’s Olson
1:51:55 Guthrie K’s Blauser
2:03:25 Willis K’s Justice
What better way to start the game than with the glorious Melissa Manchester belting out our National Anthem!
I can not believe Bobby Cox strategy of hit and run with Gant, who did not hit well in Minnesota should have bunt with hitters 4, 5, 6 coming next and needing a run. Unbelievable, however, Kelly made all the right moves and changed the way the game is played with relievers from 6th inning on.
Your comment about Tom Kelly is interesting. Using the relievers in game 6 and then going old school and keeping Jack Morris out there for all 10 innings.
3:08:58 Pat Yes way to drop the #JeffersonStarship reference #Countonme #SouthDakota #Martybalin ❤udad. #Plexiglass #flex also helped keep fans in the stands fol the '82 season and was removed so less fans could enjoy the game starting 1997 season😊❤
I didn't get the reference....
It is a pleasure listening to Jack Buck. Sorry to say I can't say the same for Joe Buck though.
Jack Buck was okay but he was no Vin Scully
@@josephgreen2824 Vin was great I agree. I can tolerate just about anyone except Joe Buck and Tim McCarver.
One dislike=Braves fan
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Idk why everyone is comparing about mcarvwr and buck. Maybe mcarver but buck was amazing.
1:42:16 That just earned Erickson extra mil for his next contract as due to #Pohladnon they werent gonna keep him. Olson knock it off stop going over/talking to Kitty😅😅. Prompted the "peace" handshake ATL MIN GM 7 from Harper❤
Seems like baseball games seemed to move faster
I think they move more quickly today with the pitch clock than they did in the 90's. Maybe in the 60's and earlier the games moved faster...
Buck had a few good calls during this series, but most of the important ones were awkward stumbles and confused miscalls. McCarver understands baseball well and explained many things well, but went on and on about the same points too often. As bad as modern commentators are, as Billy Joel says “The good old days weren’t always good”
the Round Man !!
3:05:02 According to the "Official #WCCO Time 11:10PM or so, all #CBS affiliates with #FCC community of license in Eastern Time Zone was forced to air GM7 on Tape Delay😅😅 Could you imagine?? #DeliciousVinyl. I was "legally required" to meet Tone Loc out a pool a few years later in Paradise, NV. I thought Tone was from Oakland but he from LA.
RIP GOAT
1:50 am Anyone else notice the massive swastika on the roof?
2:39...umm, the 1985 Royals and 1986 Mets would like a word. Along with the 1973 A's. And that's just off the top of my head.
Manu Ginobilis Bald Spot Umm, the 85 Royals and the 86 Mets both lost their first game at home. Best to be sure of your facts when you post them rather than relying on the top of your head.
minnbeef it’s not that serious. Lol
KIRBY!
Ughhh... McCarver and Buck were insufferable. First comments out of their mouths is making excuses for the 87 Cardinals. They were obviously cheering for the Braves in this series.
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0:55 “And now it’s in Minnesota’s hands. They’ve never lost a World Series game in the Metrodome. But if they lose tonight, it’ll be the Atlanta Braves who’ll be known as World Champions.
Ah but the Twins didn’t and so the Braves weren’t.
man buck and mccarver are brutal. i know it was almost 30 years ago, but buck is sooo dry and mccarver's anecdote's are mostly worthless and brutal to listen to
Buck was more of a radio announcer than a TV announcer and it showed here. He never got out of radio mode. And McCarver has to try too hard to do contrast. Have you watched any games on ABC in the ‘80’s though, when McCarver was teamed with Al Michaels and Jim Palmer? That was a well-balanced crew with chemistry coming out their ears. You could tell those guys were friends outside the booth and that makes a huge difference.