Why didn’t Dick “The Fixer” Bavetta become an MLB umpire? He was the go-to referee when there were teams and players David Stern wanted to see in the finals (think Charles Barkley and the Suns in 1993). That was when the NBA became the WWE for me.
Ahh those were Happy Days, 1955, The Fonze’s favorite year. The Yankees lost the World Series to the Brooklyn Dodgers, with a lineup of names that any Jeopardy player would still reply, “What is baseball?”
Dodgers: Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Sandy Koufax, Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Tom Lasorda
Before 2004, I used to think it would be a sign of the end times, if the Red Sox were to play the Cubs in the World Series. I did not think that the universe wanted either team to ever win again.
A lot of people felt the Sacremento Kings were robbed in the 2002 Western Finals versus the Lakers as well. I have a friend who is a diehard Lion fan and he is sure the NFL rigged a 2015 playoff game between his Lions and those pesky Cowboys, claiming the refs were “under orders” from Roger and the boys to bone his Lions as they usually have done throughout time. Plus any fan on the wrong end of a controversial ending of an NFL or NBA game that affected the outcome on a Vegas line (regardless of win or loss) would always demand an inquiry into if relatives of the referees bet the bank against the team they bet on……
carlsonbob about 2 years ago
Ghosts of Black Sox past like this idea
Guilty Bystander about 2 years ago
Why didn’t Dick “The Fixer” Bavetta become an MLB umpire? He was the go-to referee when there were teams and players David Stern wanted to see in the finals (think Charles Barkley and the Suns in 1993). That was when the NBA became the WWE for me.
Geophyzz about 2 years ago
Ahh those were Happy Days, 1955, The Fonze’s favorite year. The Yankees lost the World Series to the Brooklyn Dodgers, with a lineup of names that any Jeopardy player would still reply, “What is baseball?”
Dodgers: Roy Campanella, Gil Hodges, Sandy Koufax, Pee Wee Reese, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Tom Lasorda
Yankees: Casey Stengel, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle, Phil Rizzuto.
Christopher White Premium Member about 2 years ago
At the very least they should punish the Astros players for cheating.
ajr58(1) about 2 years ago
Before 2004, I used to think it would be a sign of the end times, if the Red Sox were to play the Cubs in the World Series. I did not think that the universe wanted either team to ever win again.
amxchester about 2 years ago
Plenty of fans outside of Media are happy that neither NYC or LA are in the WS!
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
Sports are so corrupt these days.
TampaFanatic1 about 2 years ago
A lot of people felt the Sacremento Kings were robbed in the 2002 Western Finals versus the Lakers as well. I have a friend who is a diehard Lion fan and he is sure the NFL rigged a 2015 playoff game between his Lions and those pesky Cowboys, claiming the refs were “under orders” from Roger and the boys to bone his Lions as they usually have done throughout time. Plus any fan on the wrong end of a controversial ending of an NFL or NBA game that affected the outcome on a Vegas line (regardless of win or loss) would always demand an inquiry into if relatives of the referees bet the bank against the team they bet on……
MS72 about 2 years ago
Good game last night! Who cares if it was a “combined no-hitter”?
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
About Don Larsen’s perfect game in 1956—that was part of an even gr ander tank job.
In the last three games,Brooklyn scored 1 run in 28 innings.Shut out in games 5 and 7,won game 6 1-0 in 10 innings(only because of an outfield error).
William Robbins Premium Member about 2 years ago
June Yankees vs August Dodgers would have been epic, but this series is turning out pretty well for those who still watch after they’re out of it.
brucer31245 about 2 years ago
Maybe 70 years ago. Nobody cares about that rivalry anymore.
BlueKnight1966 about 2 years ago
It’s great when we get to make the networks cry. If the Astros win, Joe Buck might stroke out.