Your Favorite WS

Boopotts · October 8, 2006 1:54PM

I'm kind of curious as to what everyone's favorite WS is that does NOT involve a) your favorite team, or b) your most hated team. Just a series that you really enjoyed watching and didn't have any emotional stake in.

Examples:

1) My 'best' WS ever was 1982, but I'm not counting it because the Cards were my favorite team.
2) My second favorite was probably 2001, but again I'm not counting that because the Yankees are my most hated MLB team (they're actually neck and neck with the Red Sox, but they beat them by a nose).

Given this, I'm going with 1991. Just a fantastic series that gave us everything we demand from the fall classic.

SDSportsFan · October 8, 2006 1:59PM

1975!

Steve

grote15 · October 8, 2006 2:00PM

Of course 1986 would be my absolute answer, but if I can't count that one, I'd have to say the 1997 Marlins win, with future Met Al Leiter and ex-Met Bobby Bonilla playing key roles, that was a special one for them and it went down to the very end. A close second place would be the 1991 Series when Jack Morris threw his 10-inning shutout to beat the Braves in Game 7.

80sToyguy · October 8, 2006 2:02PM

Growing up being more of an Expos fan and not really caring about anything else, something that sticks in my mind to this day is where I was, what I was doing and how I felt when Gibson hit that homer in game 1 of Denis Eckersley in 1988. I still remember looking at my dad and telling him we just watched history. I can't remember anything about the rest of the games except Hershiser was amazing, but how did that Dogers team beat the A's? It will always be my favorite, although obviously 94 'might' have been.
Jay

Boopotts · October 8, 2006 2:14PM

<< Of course 1986 would be my absolute answer, but if I can't count that one, I'd have to say the 1997 Marlins win, with future Met Al Leiter and ex-Met Bobby Bonilla playing key roles, that was a special one for them and it went down to the very end. A close second place would be the 1991 Series when Jack Morris threw his 10-inning shutout to beat the Braves in Game 7. >>

1997. I forgot about that one, and it definitely ranks in my top 5. My heart about jumped up in my throat when Renteria hit that single.

Woodwind · October 8, 2006 2:16PM

For me it had to be 1991 Braves vs. Twins. Multiple one-run games, multiple extra-inning games, and a Game 7 that went into extra innings made it the most exciting World Series I've ever seen. Seeing two teams that both finished in the cellar the previous season also added to the excitement.

BobaFett72 · October 8, 2006 2:26PM

the 1991 series was amazing.

the 1997 series was heartbreaking... my beloved tribe!

p.s.
Jose Mesa should be deported

MantleMarisFordBerra · October 9, 2006 12:52AM

The '91 Series as mentioned by others was great. The 2000 Series, although it does involve my beloved yankees, was one of the best Series I ever saw. People forget how close those games were, the fact Yankees won 4-1 does not tell the story- at all. However, the W.S. that had me on the edge of my seat and provided me with more memorable moments than any others was without question 2001. Of course being a yankees fan I would change the outcome!

Writer11 · October 9, 2006 1:25AM

1993 - Joe Carter HR to end it ... "Touch'em all Joe. You'll never hit a bigger home run in your life," Tom Cheek

stown · October 9, 2006 1:55AM

Even though we got swept, last year was my personal best. Going to every game in the playoffs, breaking my hand in celebration of winning the NL, the 18-inning Chris Burke HR, getting absolutely wasted at the outfield bar, watching away games at the BUS...

Those were memories that will last a life-time

Second runners up, 2004 in Boston and experiencing Fenway for the first time / 1985 World Series in KC (even though I was too young to really appreciate it).

Edited to add - Ooops, I didn't follow the directions. Flip-flop my statement then

Griffins · October 9, 2006 2:52AM

'75, by far.

kadokakid · October 9, 2006 2:54AM

1970

perkdog · October 9, 2006 2:59AM

HMMMM let Me think about this a second. 2004 RED SOX FINALLY FREAKING WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that was my favorite.

ToppsCo1lector · October 9, 2006 3:08AM

1996. The way that Atlanta came out of the gates in Game 1, they were already favorites coming into the game and the shalacking the Yankees took only furthered entrenched the underdog status. Game 1s score 12-1 Atlanta. Game 2, the Yankees didn't get beat around; but still lost convincingly 4-0. At this point, most casual fans and analysts said "The Series is over". Both of the losses were in the Bronx as well. The Yankees then ran off 3 consecutive wins at Fulton stadium(5-2, 8-6, and 1-0). The Yankees came back to the Bronx and won a thriller 3-2. Somehow, someway the Yankees won even while batting 40 points less than the Braves as well as losing the pitching battle ERA 3.93 to 2.33. My favorite, most memorable World Series win.

AkbarClone · October 9, 2006 3:15AM

Definately 2006--especially Game 6, when rookie pitcher Andrew Miller got an unexpected start, and went on to pitch a perfect game and clinch the series for the Tigers. A baseball classic!

Boopotts · October 9, 2006 4:22AM

<< 1996. The way that Atlanta came out of the gates in Game 1, they were already favorites coming into the game and the shalacking the Yankees took only furthered entrenched the underdog status. Game 1s score 12-1 Atlanta. Game 2, the Yankees didn't get beat around; but still lost convincingly 4-0. At this point, most casual fans and analysts said "The Series is over". Both of the losses were in the Bronx as well. The Yankees then ran off 3 consecutive wins at Fulton stadium(5-2, 8-6, and 1-0). The Yankees came back to the Bronx and won a thriller 3-2. Somehow, someway the Yankees won even while batting 40 points less than the Braves as well as losing the pitching battle ERA 3.93 to 2.33. My favorite, most memorable World Series win. >>

Boopotts · October 9, 2006 4:23AM

<< 1993 - Joe Carter HR to end it ... "Touch'em all Joe. You'll never hit a bigger home run in your life," Tom Cheek >>

This doesn't count. You're a Jays fan.

jaxxr · October 9, 2006 9:24AM

Seen on film
1905; John McGraw managing against Connie Mack, Christy Mathewson hurls THREE shoutouts against the A's, Chief Bender blanks the Giants in one game, Eddie Plank loses to Iron-man McGinnty 2-1 in another game.

Seen live
1975; Hard to pick a better one, superstars going back and forth, sooooo close, both teams had 3.88 ERAs and Boston actually outscored the Reds 30 to 29.

Writer11 · October 10, 2006 12:19AM

<< 

<< 1993 - Joe Carter HR to end it ... "Touch'em all Joe. You'll never hit a bigger home run in your life," Tom Cheek >>

This doesn't count. You're a Jays fan. >>

Sorry Boo. You're right. Brain cramp on my part.

I'm going with '79 then. The "We Are Family Pirates" over the O's.

GlynRParson · October 10, 2006 4:49AM

1979

WinPitcher · October 10, 2006 5:00AM

1968

Tigers/ Cards

Gibson k's 15

Lolich wins 3

i was 13 years old.

what could be better then that?

I'd like to see a repeat of that series this yr, if my mets do not win the next round.

If they do win the round I'd like to see a repeat of the 73 series.

Mets/A's

Steve

estang · October 10, 2006 6:59AM

1987 --- never thought I'd see that happen in my lifetime
1991 --- Was in college in GA -- thrilling games and a happy ending

kcballboy · October 10, 2006 7:46AM

1993 - Joe Carter

I had just started watching baseball with some sort of interest (I was 12), and have been hooked ever since.

2004 was good too - I was in college at Central Missouri where half the students are from KC and the other half from St Louis. Nothing made me feel better than laughing at all of those arrogant priks when they got swept. After putting up with their Rams crap for 4 years it was nice to have something to smile about.

WinPitcher · October 10, 2006 8:15AM

Actually I'm thinking Gibby had 18 k's that day not 15. the record of 15 by koufax was the record that he beat.

Steve

ChrisC · October 10, 2006 9:09AM

1986 - Thanks Bill and sorry this 1 error overshadowed your great career!

Boopotts · October 10, 2006 9:15AM

<< 1987 --- never thought I'd see that happen in my lifetime
1991 --- Was in college in GA -- thrilling games and a happy ending >>

These don't count. You're a Twins fan.

Boopotts · October 10, 2006 9:15AM

<< 1996. The way that Atlanta came out of the gates in Game 1, they were already favorites coming into the game and the shalacking the Yankees took only furthered entrenched the underdog status. Game 1s score 12-1 Atlanta. Game 2, the Yankees didn't get beat around; but still lost convincingly 4-0. At this point, most casual fans and analysts said "The Series is over". Both of the losses were in the Bronx as well. The Yankees then ran off 3 consecutive wins at Fulton stadium(5-2, 8-6, and 1-0). The Yankees came back to the Bronx and won a thriller 3-2. Somehow, someway the Yankees won even while batting 40 points less than the Braves as well as losing the pitching battle ERA 3.93 to 2.33. My favorite, most memorable World Series win. >>

This doesn't count. You're a Yankees fan.

softparade · October 10, 2006 9:26AM

As a child ---- 1977 Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie

As a adult ---- 1996 - Drop first two games at home to Braves. Leyritz, Pettitte, Cone, Girardi, O'neill ..... GOOD TIMES !!!!

For obvious reasons.

Boopotts · October 10, 2006 9:56AM

<< As a child ---- 1977 Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie Reggie

As a adult ---- 1996 - Drop first two games at home to Braves. Leyritz, Pettitte, Cone, Girardi, O'neill ..... GOOD TIMES !!!!

For obvious reasons. >>

Dan-

Please read the original post in this thread.

Thanks,
Guy

softparade · October 10, 2006 10:39AM

Whoops, sorry!

1987 Twins / Cardinals ---- what a great series ...

bishop · October 10, 2006 11:04AM

1964

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