He made a lot of mistakes but I Loved listening to the scooter on wpix new york.He was petrified of thunderstorms and would hid under the announcing desk or just leave the booth until it was over.
I remember this game; watched it with my dad. Of particular note, Mel Allen makes a guest appearance in the TV booth, and tells his story of how in 1939, Lou Gehrig told him how his broadcasts were helping to keep him alive... It's at 1:16:07 and can bring a tear to your eye... Great stuff!
I was 8 years old when I first started following the Yankees back in 1989. Don Mattingly was my favorite player and this was his last season in his prime before he injured his back. Even though they were a bad team in 89 I will always remember this team, especially Sax and Mattingly making the All Star team. I also thought Seaver and Rizzuto made a great tandem in the broadcast booth.
One of the great ironies of Tom Seaver was the fact even though he was heavily associated with the Mets, he would be a voice of the YANKEES for a few years in the late 1980's-early '90s after his playing career ended.
I was a kid in 89 and now fast forward 30 years later, both Seaver and Rizzuto passed... So have my parents. Sad how time flys. Can't believe I am already 40.
The Lou Gehrig speech always gives me chills. The Iron Horse! Absolute LEGEND! I forgot George Grande announced for The Yankees. I remember him from The Reds & ESPN in the early days. On another note, the 89 Yankees were terrible lol
The voice of the late great Mel Allen at the intro. God rest Phil Rizzuto, who happened to be a member of the Yankees on that special event but in the minors. Now, I can't fit Tom Seaver to be part of the Yankees broadcast team.
There is something about that day. One of the worst days in the history of baseball. Gary Cooper played Lou Gehrig in the 1941 movie "Pride Of The Yankees." One of the greatest speeches in baseball history.
Back in 1989 I thought I was old because I was 30 years old now that I am 60 years old I really am old. Derek Jeter would of been starting the 10th grade in high school in 2 months with dreams of playing in the major leagues.
Went to this game when I was 13 years-old. Scored great tickets from a fan selling at face value before the first pitch and ended up sitting about 15 rows behind home plate.
You may rest assured that I shall do nothing of the sort. Even the most Met-hating of Yankee fans has tremendous respect for the great Tom Seaver. When I was a kid in the mid-1970s, I unapologetically hung Seaver's picture amongst those of my Yankee heroes Munson, Nettles, Chambliss, White, Piniella. All of New York was shocked and saddened by the Mets' mid-season trade of Seaver to Cincinnati in 1977. The huge ovation that Seaver received from the Yankee Stadium crowd shortly thereafter, in his first appearance in New York after the trade at the 1977 All-Star Game - an ovation that dwarfed that given to Billy Martin or Reggie Jackson or any other Yankee - underscored Seaver's unique position as New York's most beloved sports figure, and one who was above all team partisanship. And, of course, that would not be the last time that Seaver would intersect with Yankee history, nor the last time that he would be saluted by the Yankee Stadium crowd. The remarkable coincidence that had him going for his 300th win in 1985 in a Yankee Stadium that was packed for Phil Rizzuto Day was like a gift from the Universe. On that day Seaver performed the most unlikely feat of all: turning a Yankee Stadium crowd to cheer against the Yankees. Such was his stature with Yankee fans. There was no way to anticipate that the then-40-year-old Seaver would throw a complete game; yet, somehow, the Yankees were prepared for this, as they had arranged to bring in longtime Met announcer Lindsey Nelson to call the ninth inning on television. The Yankees' tribute to Seaver was thus total, coming both spontaneously from the Yankee fans, and also officially from the team. The Yankees had shown Seaver respect once before, namely, by not selecting him in the 1984 free agent compensation draft that ultimately saw him go to the White Sox. As it turns out, if the Mets were going to fail to protect Seaver in that draft, the Yankees probably should have taken him. In that case, he might not only have notched his 300th win at the Stadium in 1985, but he could conceivably have brought the Yankees a division title that year. More properly, the Mets should never have left Seaver unprotected for that compensation draft. It is known now that Davey Johnson, taking over as the Mets' manager for the 1984 season, did not want Seaver on the team. But imagine Seaver in the Mets' rotation alongside Gooden, Darling, and Fernandez. The 31 wins that Seaver earned in 1984 and 1985 would probably have made a huge difference to the Mets in the very close N.L. East races of those two seasons, especially in 1985, when the hope of a Subway Series electrified the whole City, and the Mets, like the Yankees, fell only two games short of first place. The undeniable truth is that Tom Seaver, the greatest Met of all time, is also part of Yankee history and Yankee lore; and he is revered by Yankee fans. His long run in the Yankees' broadcast booth bantering with the Scooter only further cemented his place in Yankee history, and ever more strongly endeared him to Yankee fans, who stand alongside Met fans in mourning of this great champion.
Holy cow, Tom Seaver in Yankee gear, that's gotta send a met fan's blood boiling..... for those of you who are new or current Yankee fans, if you look in the upper decks, you can see The Yanks were actually terrible enough for people not to come out to games
IM A DIEHARD YANKEES FAN BUT IN THE LATE 1980'S AND EARLY 1990'S THE YANKEES DID NOT HAVE A REAL POWER BAT TO REALLY COMPETE IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST OR AGAINST THE BASH BROTHER OAKLAND A's.THAT ALL CHANGED IN 1995!!!!
Actually Murcer's first year as a Yankee announcer was 1983 on WPIX right after he retired. He was part of the broadcast mix every year until his death except for 1985, 1987 and 1990. In '89 he was doing the games on MSG with Tommy Hutton.
Balboni wasn't that good, but jeez when he connected, he could rake. Not in this game, but there was another game that season I recall where he hit a homerun one-armed...you could tell by the way he swung.
As a lifelong Mets fan, seeing Tom Seaver do Yankees broadcasts was the equivalent of Mick Jagger being lead singer of The Beach Boys. It just didnt fit.
How did you go about finding this footage? I went to a game against the Blue Jays on April 11, 1989, and my Dad caught a George Bell homer with his bare hands in the left field seats. It was a memory that has stuck with me my entire life, and I would love to try and see if there was any footage of it during the game, but I haven't had any luck
This is a game I went to and personally taped back then. With these games it's all a question of finding people who taped them at the time if it isn't your own recording.
He made a lot of mistakes but I Loved listening to the scooter on wpix new york.He was petrified of thunderstorms and would hid under the announcing desk or just leave the booth until it was over.
07:34 Wow, look at those empty seats on the 4th of July. I remember the only reason to go to the games in those days was to watch Mattingly.
I miss Wpix as a kid on summer days watching the Yankees herding Rizzuto s voice
I remember this game; watched it with my dad. Of particular note, Mel Allen makes a guest appearance in the TV booth, and tells his story of how in 1939, Lou Gehrig told him how his broadcasts were helping to keep him alive... It's at 1:16:07 and can bring a tear to your eye... Great stuff!
Great find
I was 8 years old when I first started following the Yankees back in 1989. Don Mattingly was my favorite player and this was his last season in his prime before he injured his back. Even though they were a bad team in 89 I will always remember this team, especially Sax and Mattingly making the All Star team. I also thought Seaver and Rizzuto made a great tandem in the broadcast booth.
You said it right. Couldn't say it better. Donnie baseball he was there at the wrong time. Mercer was pretty good in the both
@@ronaldbutler9687 1993 was when they started to turn things around.
Love listening to Rizzuto an Seaver reminiscing about the old day. RIP, Tom.
Feels weird that seeing George Grande in the New York Yankees booth, long before he moved to Cincinnati.
I was at this game with my Uncle (who was there in 1939), and my 14 year old son. What a memorable day!
One of the great ironies of Tom Seaver was the fact even though he was heavily associated with the Mets, he would be a voice of the YANKEES for a few years in the late 1980's-early '90s after his playing career ended.
Wow. Two-Thirds of the Announcing trio here are no longer with us. Very sad. 😖😖😥😥😢😭😭😭😭
I was a kid in 89 and now fast forward 30 years later, both Seaver and Rizzuto passed... So have my parents. Sad how time flys. Can't believe I am already 40.
The Lou Gehrig speech always gives me chills. The Iron Horse! Absolute LEGEND!
I forgot George Grande announced for The Yankees.
I remember him from The Reds & ESPN in the early days.
On another note, the 89 Yankees were terrible lol
The voice of the late great Mel Allen at the intro. God rest Phil Rizzuto, who happened to be a member of the Yankees on that special event but in the minors. Now, I can't fit Tom Seaver to be part of the Yankees broadcast team.
That is one of the great ironies of Seaver, his time with the Yankees as an announcer in the late 1980's and early '90s.
Was it just me or did Robert Merrill blow the wording of the banner?
Yes, he did. I remember when I was at the game and heard it from the stands and did a total double-take that #1 1/2 as he was known had bobbled it!
Today marks 80 years since lou Gehrig made his famous speech
There is something about that day. One of the worst days in the history of baseball. Gary Cooper played Lou Gehrig in the 1941 movie "Pride Of The Yankees." One of the greatest speeches in baseball history.
Back in 1989 I thought I was old because I was 30 years old now that I am 60 years old I really am old. Derek Jeter would of been starting the 10th grade in high school in 2 months with dreams of playing in the major leagues.
I remember taping this game on vhs that day. Don Schulze got the win..What a terrible team that year.
Went to this game when I was 13 years-old. Scored great tickets from a fan selling at face value before the first pitch and ended up sitting about 15 rows behind home plate.
Wow, I love the shot of Tom Seaver in Yankees gear! Seaver was a wonderful announcer for the Yankees, and has a place in Yankee history.
You may rest assured that I shall do nothing of the sort.
Even the most Met-hating of Yankee fans has tremendous respect for the great Tom Seaver. When I was a kid in the mid-1970s, I unapologetically hung Seaver's picture amongst those of my Yankee heroes Munson, Nettles, Chambliss, White, Piniella.
All of New York was shocked and saddened by the Mets' mid-season trade of Seaver to Cincinnati in 1977. The huge ovation that Seaver received from the Yankee Stadium crowd shortly thereafter, in his first appearance in New York after the trade at the 1977 All-Star Game - an ovation that dwarfed that given to Billy Martin or Reggie Jackson or any other Yankee - underscored Seaver's unique position as New York's most beloved sports figure, and one who was above all team partisanship.
And, of course, that would not be the last time that Seaver would intersect with Yankee history, nor the last time that he would be saluted by the Yankee Stadium crowd. The remarkable coincidence that had him going for his 300th win in 1985 in a Yankee Stadium that was packed for Phil Rizzuto Day was like a gift from the Universe. On that day Seaver performed the most unlikely feat of all: turning a Yankee Stadium crowd to cheer against the Yankees. Such was his stature with Yankee fans.
There was no way to anticipate that the then-40-year-old Seaver would throw a complete game; yet, somehow, the Yankees were prepared for this, as they had arranged to bring in longtime Met announcer Lindsey Nelson to call the ninth inning on television. The Yankees' tribute to Seaver was thus total, coming both spontaneously from the Yankee fans, and also officially from the team.
The Yankees had shown Seaver respect once before, namely, by not selecting him in the 1984 free agent compensation draft that ultimately saw him go to the White Sox. As it turns out, if the Mets were going to fail to protect Seaver in that draft, the Yankees probably should have taken him. In that case, he might not only have notched his 300th win at the Stadium in 1985, but he could conceivably have brought the Yankees a division title that year.
More properly, the Mets should never have left Seaver unprotected for that compensation draft. It is known now that Davey Johnson, taking over as the Mets' manager for the 1984 season, did not want Seaver on the team. But imagine Seaver in the Mets' rotation alongside Gooden, Darling, and Fernandez. The 31 wins that Seaver earned in 1984 and 1985 would probably have made a huge difference to the Mets in the very close N.L. East races of those two seasons, especially in 1985, when the hope of a Subway Series electrified the whole City, and the Mets, like the Yankees, fell only two games short of first place.
The undeniable truth is that Tom Seaver, the greatest Met of all time, is also part of Yankee history and Yankee lore; and he is revered by Yankee fans. His long run in the Yankees' broadcast booth bantering with the Scooter only further cemented his place in Yankee history, and ever more strongly endeared him to Yankee fans, who stand alongside Met fans in mourning of this great champion.
The 1st player in Yankees history to have his number retired.
Love it
Holy cow, Tom Seaver in Yankee gear, that's gotta send a met fan's blood boiling..... for those of you who are new or current Yankee fans, if you look in the upper decks, you can see The Yanks were actually terrible enough for people not to come out to games
IM A DIEHARD YANKEES FAN BUT IN THE LATE 1980'S AND EARLY 1990'S THE YANKEES DID NOT HAVE A REAL POWER BAT TO REALLY COMPETE IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST OR AGAINST THE BASH BROTHER OAKLAND A's.THAT ALL CHANGED IN 1995!!!!
@@richiebee1984 that's not totally true. It was their lack of pitching back then. They had some solid hitting back in those days.
Long before Bobby Mercer or Michael Kay were the announcers, they was George grande
Actually Murcer's first year as a Yankee announcer was 1983 on WPIX right after he retired. He was part of the broadcast mix every year until his death except for 1985, 1987 and 1990. In '89 he was doing the games on MSG with Tommy Hutton.
Balboni wasn't that good, but jeez when he connected, he could rake. Not in this game, but there was another game that season I recall where he hit a homerun one-armed...you could tell by the way he swung.
Umpires
HP Jim McKean (CC)
1B Ken Kaiser
2B Larry Young
3B John Shulock
Are you related to the great boxing announcer, Don Dunphy?
yankees and tigers both had slow, old teams that season
As a lifelong Mets fan, seeing Tom Seaver do Yankees broadcasts was the equivalent of Mick Jagger being lead singer of The Beach Boys. It just didnt fit.
How did you go about finding this footage? I went to a game against the Blue Jays on April 11, 1989, and my Dad caught a George Bell homer with his bare hands in the left field seats. It was a memory that has stuck with me my entire life, and I would love to try and see if there was any footage of it during the game, but I haven't had any luck
This is a game I went to and personally taped back then. With these games it's all a question of finding people who taped them at the time if it isn't your own recording.