Bless You Boys.. I was there. I was a wee lad but oh man... That was electric, fire... beyond description.. The best magic. Thanks Dad! Rest. I love you and my Tigers. Thanks for making this vid.
Kirk Gibson signed my Detroit Tigers hat at the Kingdome in '84. In fact, Chet Lemon got the whole team to sign my hat. Chet talked to us for a good ten minutes before the game and I had the audacity to ask him to hit a homerun for me. He asked me if I'd settle for two singles. Jack Morris was on the mound that night. Magical night.
I was at the game, the pretzel and popcorn vendors had formed a conga line in left field and were going down the aisles raising the roof with their boxes, raising them up and down, while they were snaking their way through the aisles, must of been like 12-15 of them, meanwhile the crowd was singing Goose Busters! to the Ghost buster theme music coming over the loud speakers. We KNEW what was going to happen. What a night
For as much winning we did that year the season boiled down to a handful of moments. Al Ackernan’s Bless You Boys campaign. Jack Morris’ early no hitter. One of the great at-bats ever: Dave Bergman’s 2 out 2 man on walk-off HR to the upper deck in right against Roy Lee Jackson and the Jays on Monday Night Baseball. And Gibby’s coup de grace.
Not sure if you know or recall, "Bless You Boys" started as a sarcastic remark by Ackerman the year before, when the Tigers broke a losing streak. He turned it around as a compliment and jumped on the bandwagon. He also called Anderson "5th Place Sparky" his first couple of years here. I think you would agree that there are so many "little things" in each season that complete the "whole picture". One that I recall (in a game I was at, sitting in the bleachers) was the final game (June 7) of the four game series against Toronto. (3 days after Bergy's HR, with an assist to Hojo for tieing the game with his 3 run homer in the bottom of the 7th). The Jays had won the next two and were only 3 1/2 games behind. With the score tied 1-1 in the 6th, recently called up Ruppert Jones (in his 2nd game), hit a 3 run homer into the right field upperdeck. Detroit won the game 5-3, Morris giving up 1 earned run, and raising his record to 11-2. The Jays would not come that close the rest of the year. Was a great time to be a Tiger fan!
We have a saying in golf. "Every shot make somebody happy!" As it is in Baseball. Gossage was an amazing pitcher. As was Eckersley! Gibson was clutch. A Spartan! With a destiny as a sports hero.
Funny how in 2011 NLDS, Kirk Gibson would be in the shoes as Dick Williams was here, where the Brewers were up 2-1, 1 out, Braun hits a double, then Prince Fielder comes up to hit, and everyone expects Kirk to have Ian Kennedy to IBB Fielder, and Kirk chose to pitch to him. 2 pitches later, Fielder hits a 2-run HR, Brewers win 4-1.
I love this because I was a big Yankee fan in elementary school. But as I entered middle school the “Bronx Zoo” and King George along with bandwagon fans turned me off. Sparky going to the Tigers turned me into a fan. This moment occurred the fall of my senior year of high school. Probably one of the few Tiger fans in North Jersey. When Gibson knocked it out I celebrated with PopTarts and juice…
What A Coincidence That Vin Scully in1984 Calling the Word Series with Kirk Gibson at Bat and a Home Run.⚾️🏟 Then 4years Later in 1988 Kirk Gibson up in the 9th Inning Vin Scully again at the Mike 🎙 Gibson another Home Run 🏟⚾️ to win Game 1 in the Word Series!
It wasn’t much of a coincidence really, because he was under contract as the World Series announcer for much of the 80s, at least. He called the 86 series and Buckner’s error too. He was the absolute best.
IIRC, he worked for NBC Sports in the postseason, they alternated with ABC for the world series and even-numbered years it was their turn (I think the network that didn't have the WS aired the NLCS and ALCS)
Ok, as a matter of personal belief and conviction in your ability to strike another man out, I understand Gossage. But as a simple question of baseball strategy, why would you EVER leave 1st base open, not walk Gibson, and not opt to pitch to a lesser hitter? Pure insanity.
@@jacksquat4140 I did as well... I thought they would be like the A's in the early 70s. Im not a huge baseball fan, but I thought that this team was the only one I considered unbeatable
@@EzraStyles-b6n: I was elated that the Tigers had climbed the highest peak, but then they never scaled that peak again. The Tigers may have looked like a perennial powerhouse on paper, but when it comes to sports, and much in life, you have to go out there and prove it every day.
R.I.P. Vin Scully and Sparky Anderson
I was at this game in the right-field lower deck 19 years old. What a memory
Happy 40th Anniversary!! Long live Goose and long live Gibby!
Bless You Boys.. I was there. I was a wee lad but oh man... That was electric, fire... beyond description.. The best magic. Thanks Dad! Rest. I love you and my Tigers. Thanks for making this vid.
His Dodger's HR in Game 1 vs. the A's was one of the best I've seen. Damaged but determined...
Was always glad to see Gossage get taken deep in clutch situations.
Rest in peace at some point Goose Gossage.
Kirk Gibson signed my Detroit Tigers hat at the Kingdome in '84. In fact, Chet Lemon got the whole team to sign my hat. Chet talked to us for a good ten minutes before the game and I had the audacity to ask him to hit a homerun for me. He asked me if I'd settle for two singles. Jack Morris was on the mound that night. Magical night.
Cool. Thx for this clip from a Blue Jays fan.
I was at the game, the pretzel and popcorn vendors had formed a conga line in left field and were going down the aisles raising the roof with their boxes, raising them up and down, while they were snaking their way through the aisles, must of been like 12-15 of them, meanwhile the crowd was singing Goose Busters! to the Ghost buster theme music coming over the loud speakers. We KNEW what was going to happen. What a night
It was legendary. But not as much as what took place in 1981 on Disco Demolition Night in Fenway.
When Gibson first came up, the talk was that he was going to be the next “Mickey Mantle”
The Roar of 84!🐯
Sparky: He don’t wanna walk you
Don’t walk him, don’t walk him
For as much winning we did that year the season boiled down to a handful of moments. Al Ackernan’s Bless You Boys campaign. Jack Morris’ early no hitter. One of the great at-bats ever: Dave Bergman’s 2 out 2 man on walk-off HR to the upper deck in right against Roy Lee Jackson and the Jays on Monday Night Baseball. And Gibby’s coup de grace.
Not sure if you know or recall, "Bless You Boys" started as a sarcastic remark by Ackerman the year before, when the Tigers broke a losing streak. He turned it around as a compliment and jumped on the bandwagon. He also called Anderson "5th Place Sparky" his first couple of years here.
I think you would agree that there are so many "little things" in each season that complete the "whole picture". One that I recall (in a game I was at, sitting in the bleachers) was the final game (June 7) of the four game series against Toronto. (3 days after Bergy's HR, with an assist to Hojo for tieing the game with his 3 run homer in the bottom of the 7th). The Jays had won the next two and were only 3 1/2 games behind. With the score tied 1-1 in the 6th, recently called up Ruppert Jones (in his 2nd game), hit a 3 run homer into the right field upperdeck. Detroit won the game 5-3, Morris giving up 1 earned run, and raising his record to 11-2. The Jays would not come that close the rest of the year. Was a great time to be a Tiger fan!
We have a saying in golf. "Every shot make somebody happy!" As it is in Baseball. Gossage was an amazing pitcher. As was Eckersley! Gibson was clutch. A Spartan! With a destiny as a sports hero.
Funny how in 2011 NLDS, Kirk Gibson would be in the shoes as Dick Williams was here, where the Brewers were up 2-1, 1 out, Braun hits a double, then Prince Fielder comes up to hit, and everyone expects Kirk to have Ian Kennedy to IBB Fielder, and Kirk chose to pitch to him. 2 pitches later, Fielder hits a 2-run HR, Brewers win 4-1.
Remember it like it was yesterday.
Players were MEN back then.
Gibson wasn’t a man, but an a$$ hole. Still is to this day, but Karma has him, say thanks to Parkinson’s.
1:39 = um .... Sparky was Not the Tigers' manager in 1975 .... or 1976 .... etc. ...
George Brett hit some bombs off of Goose as well over his career
The PINE TAR game was one of them!
I love this because I was a big Yankee fan in elementary school. But as I entered middle school the “Bronx Zoo” and King George along with bandwagon fans turned me off. Sparky going to the Tigers turned me into a fan. This moment occurred the fall of my senior year of high school. Probably one of the few Tiger fans in North Jersey. When Gibson knocked it out I celebrated with PopTarts and juice…
I miss those days years ago when I would be drinking Stroh's and cheering on my tigers at the corner of Michigan and Trumbull Ave
Rest in peace Detroit Tigers organization. 1901-2024.
that year didnt Kirk Gibson hit 'em over the wall across the street? on Trumbull? amazing!
The year before. Landed on the roof of Brooks Lumber
Story is just too damm funny ! Ha Ha ! 🤷♂️
Who the fuck put Sparky Anderson's Tigers managerial tenure?
What A Coincidence That Vin Scully in1984 Calling the Word Series with Kirk Gibson at Bat and a Home Run.⚾️🏟 Then 4years Later in 1988 Kirk Gibson up in the 9th Inning Vin Scully again at the Mike 🎙 Gibson another Home Run 🏟⚾️ to win Game 1 in the Word Series!
It wasn’t much of a coincidence really, because he was under contract as the World Series announcer for much of the 80s, at least. He called the 86 series and Buckner’s error too. He was the absolute best.
IIRC, he worked for NBC Sports in the postseason, they alternated with ABC for the world series and even-numbered years it was their turn (I think the network that didn't have the WS aired the NLCS and ALCS)
Great video sir
Ok, as a matter of personal belief and conviction in your ability to strike another man out, I understand Gossage. But as a simple question of baseball strategy, why would you EVER leave 1st base open, not walk Gibson, and not opt to pitch to a lesser hitter? Pure insanity.
Pure ego...
Would like to see the 84 tigers play the 68 tigers……lol!
I dont think anyone was going to beat that Detroit team....they were too good
I can't believe that team only won one world series. Who would have thought that they'd be one and done.
@@jacksquat4140 I know
@@EzraStyles-b6n: I thought with Sparky, and the whole cast, that they had the makings of a bonafied dynasty.
@@jacksquat4140 I did as well... I thought they would be like the A's in the early 70s. Im not a huge baseball fan, but I thought that this team was the only one I considered unbeatable
@@EzraStyles-b6n: I was elated that the Tigers had climbed the highest peak, but then they never scaled that peak again. The Tigers may have looked like a perennial powerhouse on paper, but when it comes to sports, and much in life, you have to go out there and prove it every day.
James Hatfield looks like Goose
Rest in peace someday Kirk Gibson.
Goose gave up so many big game homers. Totally overrated.
he's in the HOF so...... besides, Gibby hit big homers and he's not in HOF, go figure
Sounds like me on our church softball team
I was 8 watching on tv