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Don Larsen dies at age 90
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Beyond Loss
I remember that game quite vividly. I was 12 years old and a Brooklyn Dodger fan. It went beyond loss, it was an embarrassment. We had beaten the Yankees in the 1955 World Series and we thought dem Brooklyn Bums would do it again in 1956.
Regrettably, all nine Brooklyn Dodger fielders in the 7th and deciding game of the 1955 World Series against the NY Yankees, most of whom also played in the 1956 World Series, are now deceased.
Don Larsen gave his all and gave a masterful performance that day in 1956. Rest in peace, Mr. Larsen.
I remember that game quite vividly. I was 12 years old and a Brooklyn Dodger fan. It went beyond loss, it was an embarrassment. We had beaten the Yankees in the 1955 World Series and we thought dem Brooklyn Bums would do it again in 1956.
Regrettably, all nine Brooklyn Dodger fielders in the 7th and deciding game of the 1955 World Series against the NY Yankees, most of whom also played in the 1956 World Series, are now deceased.
Don Larsen gave his all and gave a masterful performance that day in 1956. Rest in peace, Mr. Larsen.
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One of the most exalted achievements in all of sports.
Never to be broken only tied (If that's possible).
Godspeed good sir.
Never to be broken only tied (If that's possible).
Godspeed good sir.
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Two years earlier in 1954 he went 3-21 with the Baltimore Orioles. Then he was traded to the Yankees in a 17 player deal.
He was also one of the last living members of the St. Louis Browns.
He was also one of the last living members of the St. Louis Browns.
He’s playing strike out!
No, 7 or 8 teams in a dozen years. That’s odd considering he accomplished that.
Don Larsen Trivia
Over 200,000 major league games have been played, but there have only been 23 perfect games. In addition to Larsen's, one was pitched by the Yankees' David Wells in 1998. Both Larsen and Wells went to the same high school, Point Loma, in San Diego. What are the odds?
A friend of mine got to bat against Larsen in a fast-pitch softball game in the 1970s. He said Larsen's pitches were so fast, he could barely see them.
Over 200,000 major league games have been played, but there have only been 23 perfect games. In addition to Larsen's, one was pitched by the Yankees' David Wells in 1998. Both Larsen and Wells went to the same high school, Point Loma, in San Diego. What are the odds?
A friend of mine got to bat against Larsen in a fast-pitch softball game in the 1970s. He said Larsen's pitches were so fast, he could barely see them.
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Today’s $ 30,000,000 pitchers don’t go 9, so I think he’s safe.
blues7
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As a lifelong Yankees fan, I was proud he did it on my birthday. Though I was still a year from kindergarten at the time.
RIP, good sir. Your feat will never be forgotten.
RIP, good sir. Your feat will never be forgotten.
