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The Single Most Memorable Moment In Each Ballparks' History
The Ballpark In Arlington:
Kenny Rogers' Perfect Game in 1994.
Arlington Stadium:
Nolan Ryan records his 7th No-Hitter in 1991.
Candlestick Park:
The earthquake during the 1989 World Series.
Pac Bell/SBC Park:
Barry Bonds hits his 71st home run in 2001.
Shea Stadium:
Mookie Wilson's grounder rolling through Bill Buckner's legs during the 1986 World Series.
The Kingdome:
Edger Martinez drives home Ken Griffey Jr. to send the Mariners to the 1995 American League Championship Series.
Safeco Field:
Cal Ripken Jr. hits a home-run in his final All-Star Game in the year 2001.
Royals/Kauffman Stadium:
1st base umpire Don Denkinger mistakenly calls Jorge Orta safe during Game 6 of the 1985 World Series against the Cardinals.
The Oakland Alameda County Coliseum:
Rickey Henderson declares himself to being the "Greatest of All-Time" after surpassing Lou Brock on the all-time stolen base list.
The 1987 All-Star Game that went scoreless for about 13 innings (before Tim Raines broke it up) would come second.
Riverfront Stadium:
Pete Rose breaks the all-time career hits record on 9/11 of 1985.
Veterans' Stadium:
Tug McGraw strikes-out Willie Wilson in 1980 to clinch the first and so far only World Championship in Phillies history.
Fenway Park:
Carlton Fisk's game winning home-run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
The Houston Astrodome:
Mets reliver Jesse Orosco strikes Kevin Bass out to end (and clinch the NL pennant in the process) the 16 inning long 6th game of the 1986 NLCS.
Oriole Park @ Camden Yards:
The moment that Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2,321st consecutive game became official.
The Skydome:
Joe Carter's World Series clinching home-run off of Mitch Williams in 1993.
San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium:
Steve Garvey's game winning home-run off of Lee Smith in Game 4 of the 1984 NLCS.
Bank One Ballpark:
Luis Gonzales knocks in Jay Bell to win Game 7 of the 2001 World Series against the Yankees.
Yankee Stadium:
Lou Gerhig delivers his "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth" speech.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome:
Jack Morris shuts-out the Braves for ten scoreless innings in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. Pinch-hitter Gene Larkin then, clinches the title w/ long fly ball that went over the heads of the Braves' outfielders.
Joe Robbie Stadium:
Edger Renteria knocks in the World Series winning run against the Indians in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series.
Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium:
Hank Aaron hits his record breaking 715th career home-run
Dodger Stadium:
Kirk Gibson's walk-off home-run off of Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
Busch Stadium:
Mark McGwire hits his 62nd home-run to break Roger Maris' record.
Jack Buck addressing the crowd after 9/11 would come a close second in my book.
Coors Field:
Hideo Nomo's no-hitter while w/ the Dodgers (for the first go around) in 1996.
Anaheim Stadium:
Dave Henderson's homer off of Donnie Moore in Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS.
The Angels winning Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and Bo Jackson's home-run in the 1989 All-Star Game are not too far behind.
Wrigley Field:
The first ever night game (or games since the originally intended "1st game" got rained-out) being held in the long history of the ballpark while against the Mets in August of 1988.
The Steve Bartman incident wouldn't be far behind in my eyes.
Tropicana Field:
Wade Boggs records his 3,000th career hit w/ a home-run.
Three Rivers Stadium:
Mike Schmidt hits his 500th career home-run.
Tony Gwynn scoring the winning run for the National League in the 1994 All-Star Game would come second if you ask me.
Montreal's Olympic Stadium:
Rick Monday's home-run off of Steve Rogers in Game 5 of the 1981 NLCS.
Jacobs' Field:
Cleveland's own Sandy Alomar Jr.'s home-run off of Shawn Estes helps Alomar win the 1997 All-Star Game MVP Award.
Miller Park:
Commissioner Bud Selig is forced to call the 2002 All-Star Game a tie. Ironically, prior to becoming the commissioner, Selig founded & owned the Brewers, who normally play in Miller Park.
Kenny Rogers' Perfect Game in 1994.
Arlington Stadium:
Nolan Ryan records his 7th No-Hitter in 1991.
Candlestick Park:
The earthquake during the 1989 World Series.
Pac Bell/SBC Park:
Barry Bonds hits his 71st home run in 2001.
Shea Stadium:
Mookie Wilson's grounder rolling through Bill Buckner's legs during the 1986 World Series.
The Kingdome:
Edger Martinez drives home Ken Griffey Jr. to send the Mariners to the 1995 American League Championship Series.
Safeco Field:
Cal Ripken Jr. hits a home-run in his final All-Star Game in the year 2001.
Royals/Kauffman Stadium:
1st base umpire Don Denkinger mistakenly calls Jorge Orta safe during Game 6 of the 1985 World Series against the Cardinals.
The Oakland Alameda County Coliseum:
Rickey Henderson declares himself to being the "Greatest of All-Time" after surpassing Lou Brock on the all-time stolen base list.
The 1987 All-Star Game that went scoreless for about 13 innings (before Tim Raines broke it up) would come second.
Riverfront Stadium:
Pete Rose breaks the all-time career hits record on 9/11 of 1985.
Veterans' Stadium:
Tug McGraw strikes-out Willie Wilson in 1980 to clinch the first and so far only World Championship in Phillies history.
Fenway Park:
Carlton Fisk's game winning home-run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series.
The Houston Astrodome:
Mets reliver Jesse Orosco strikes Kevin Bass out to end (and clinch the NL pennant in the process) the 16 inning long 6th game of the 1986 NLCS.
Oriole Park @ Camden Yards:
The moment that Cal Ripken Jr.'s 2,321st consecutive game became official.
The Skydome:
Joe Carter's World Series clinching home-run off of Mitch Williams in 1993.
San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium:
Steve Garvey's game winning home-run off of Lee Smith in Game 4 of the 1984 NLCS.
Bank One Ballpark:
Luis Gonzales knocks in Jay Bell to win Game 7 of the 2001 World Series against the Yankees.
Yankee Stadium:
Lou Gerhig delivers his "Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth" speech.
The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome:
Jack Morris shuts-out the Braves for ten scoreless innings in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. Pinch-hitter Gene Larkin then, clinches the title w/ long fly ball that went over the heads of the Braves' outfielders.
Joe Robbie Stadium:
Edger Renteria knocks in the World Series winning run against the Indians in Game 7 of the 1997 World Series.
Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium:
Hank Aaron hits his record breaking 715th career home-run
Dodger Stadium:
Kirk Gibson's walk-off home-run off of Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
Busch Stadium:
Mark McGwire hits his 62nd home-run to break Roger Maris' record.
Jack Buck addressing the crowd after 9/11 would come a close second in my book.
Coors Field:
Hideo Nomo's no-hitter while w/ the Dodgers (for the first go around) in 1996.
Anaheim Stadium:
Dave Henderson's homer off of Donnie Moore in Game 5 of the 1986 ALCS.
The Angels winning Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and Bo Jackson's home-run in the 1989 All-Star Game are not too far behind.
Wrigley Field:
The first ever night game (or games since the originally intended "1st game" got rained-out) being held in the long history of the ballpark while against the Mets in August of 1988.
The Steve Bartman incident wouldn't be far behind in my eyes.
Tropicana Field:
Wade Boggs records his 3,000th career hit w/ a home-run.
Three Rivers Stadium:
Mike Schmidt hits his 500th career home-run.
Tony Gwynn scoring the winning run for the National League in the 1994 All-Star Game would come second if you ask me.
Montreal's Olympic Stadium:
Rick Monday's home-run off of Steve Rogers in Game 5 of the 1981 NLCS.
Jacobs' Field:
Cleveland's own Sandy Alomar Jr.'s home-run off of Shawn Estes helps Alomar win the 1997 All-Star Game MVP Award.
Miller Park:
Commissioner Bud Selig is forced to call the 2002 All-Star Game a tie. Ironically, prior to becoming the commissioner, Selig founded & owned the Brewers, who normally play in Miller Park.
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