The Greatest Game: October 2, 1978
The first Monday of October 1978 was a warm, beautiful fall day--perfect for an afternoon ballgame. We all filed into Fenway (yes I was one of the faithful) for a special, end of season, tie-breaking game between the Red Sox and Yankees which author Richard Bradlley contends was The Greatest Game--and many fans will agree.
Bradley goes inning by inning bringing to life the players, managers, the camaraderie, the feuds, the incredible tension of that game. Even though we know the sad outcome--for Red Sox fans --it's a great way to reacquaint yourself with Yaz, Carlton Fisk, Goose Gossage, Thurman Munson--my personal favorite Bill Lee-- all the players who captured our hearts. Bucky Dent marvels that people still come up to him and either thank him for that game or tell him how it ruined their lives.