Memorable Calls
Legendary broadcaster Jack Buck died Tuesday night at age 77.
On Ozzie Smith's home run against Los Angeles in NLCS, Oct. 14, 1985:
"Smith corks one into right down the line. It may go! Go crazy, folks! Go crazy! It's a home run and the Cardinals have won the game by the score of 3-2 on a home run by the Wizard!"
On Kirk Gibson's home run against Oakland in the World Series, Oct. 15, 1988:
"Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field. This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5-4! I don't believe what I just saw!"
On Mark McGwire's 60th home run in 1998, reaching the mark set by Babe Ruth, Sept. 5, 1998:
"Wake up, Babe Ruth! There's company coming!"
On Mark McGwire's 61st home run in 1998, tying Roger Maris for the single-season record, Sept. 7, 1998:
"Look at there, look at there! McGwire Flight No. 61 to Planet Maris! Pardon me for a moment while I stand and applaud!"