For many who don't love Barry will be happy to hear that the radio station that carries the Giants lost Dave Flemming the Giant annoucer's mike during 715. Gregg Papa had to break in to let Giant radio fans who were listening know that Bonds had just hit 715
I've heard Kuiper's call about four times today already; it's a shame that's the only one we'll ever get to hear. Gotta feel sorry for Flemming, but it's kinda like the Gibson home run in 1988. Outside LA who knows Vinnie's call? Everybody knows Jack Buck's.
Vinnie's call is just as famous outside of LA as Buck's. It's true that most radio stations that play one or the other will usually use Buck's call, because it was the radio call, but by the same token, anytime it's talked about on TV, Vinnie's call is usually used. And there was also that commercial last year with the injured softball player hitting a game ending home run with Vinnie's call in the background.
7 I heard it just recently, on some Bill King tribute, wish I could remember where. I had never heard it before; I was in Sweden, listening to Buck on Armed Forces Radio, which is a whole 'nuther story in and of itself.
It's true. It was more pre-ordained than a Chicago election.
Vinnie's call is just as famous outside of LA as Buck's. It's true that most radio stations that play one or the other will usually use Buck's call, because it was the radio call, but by the same token, anytime it's talked about on TV, Vinnie's call is usually used. And there was also that commercial last year with the injured softball player hitting a game ending home run with Vinnie's call in the background.
King's call was excellent, of course, as always.
1. Bonds' 71st and 72nd in 2001
2. Fernando Tatis' 2 slams in one inning
3. Cal Ripken's shot in his last All Star Game.
Maybe Park will get a shot at 756. Who knows, but I'd like to see BK top that list.
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