**October 9, Yankees at Royals ALDS Game 3 GDT**

[RedinTexas]

I cannot say this often enough, nor loudly enough, nor with all the passion I feel in it, but

**** the Yankees.

[WilliamTheIrish]

https://youtu.be/3uRX9Jwqx-I?si=gBTUX2ApuKVw0EmB


44 years ago today. Game 2 ALCS, Yankees DH Bob Watson hits a smash to left field, the ball hits below the padding (a huge break), and comes straight to Wilson. Wilson, overthrows the cut off man. (On purpose the Royals would say) Brett, backing up the play, gets the throw and fires a bullet to Porter who lays the tag on Randolph as an incensed Steinbrenner snatches his jacket and leaves the stadium.

AND I WAS THERE!!

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

https://youtu.be/3uRX9Jwqx-I?si=gBTUX2ApuKVw0EmB


44 years ago today. Game 2 ALCS, Yankees DH Bob Watson hits a smash to left field, the ball hits below the padding (a huge break), and comes straight to Wilson. Wilson, overthrows the cut off man. (On purpose the Royals would say) Brett, backing up the play, gets the throw and fires a bullet to Porter who lays the tag on Randolph as an incensed Steinbrenner snatches his jacket and leaves the stadium.

AND I WAS THERE!!

Ahh, I miss Double Barrel Darrell. The only Catcher in Royals history to score and drive in 100 runs in a season ('79). RIP

[GabyKeepsMeWarm]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

Ahh, I miss Double Barrel Darrell. The only Catcher in Royals history to score and drive in 100 runs in a season ('79). RIP

I believe he also drew over 100 BB’s in said season…. Gotta be way up there for one of the best seasons all-time from a catcher…

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by GabyKeepsMeWarm

I believe he also drew over 100 BB’s in said season…. Gotta be way up there for one of the best seasons all-time from a catcher…

You are correct! 121 Walks, which led the AL. The most productive offensive season by a Royals Catcher in their history (also had a .421 OBP & .905 OPS)