Quote of the day

Reggie Jackson watches the flight of his third homer 49 years ago today

Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey after watching Reggie Jackson hit three home runs on three straight pitches from three different pitchers 49 years ago today to lift the New York Yankees over Los Angeles 8-4 in the sixth and deciding game of the 1977 World Series:

“I must admit when Reggie Jackson hit that third home run – and I was sure nobody was listening – I applauded him in my glove.”

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