MLB – 1987 – World Series Game 1 Cardinals Vs Twins PreGame Show With Al Michaels + Jim Palmer

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The 1987 World Series was notable in several regards…..as It featured the first World Series games played in an indoor stadium at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome…..and, to date, the last World Series game to start earlier than prime time in the eastern United States….when Game 6 would start at 4:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. CT….and it was the first World Series in…

MLB – 1987 – World Series – St Louis Cardinals Vs Minnesota Twins – Game 2 – Top Of 1st Inning

1980s, ABC, Al Michaels, Baseball, Bert Blyleven, Jim Palmer, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB World Series, Randy Bush, St. Louis Cardinals, Tim McCarver, Tom Kelly, Videos, Vince Coleman, Whitey HerzogLeave a comment

Game 2 of the 1987 World Series between the St Louis Cardinals verses the Minnesota Twins took place on Sunday, October 18, 1987 at 7:25 pm (CT) at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota….and featured Twins future Hall of Fame P Bert Blyleven against the Cardinals big right-hander Danny Cox. While improving on their game one…

MLB – 1986 – ESPNs Chris Berman Highlights The AL Starting Team For The All Star Game In Houston

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DOG ASIDE: The 1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 57th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL)….which are the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 15, 1986, at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas….the home of the Houston Astros of the National League. The game resulted in the American League defeating the…

MLB – 1986 – Mel Allen T.W.I.B Notes With Highlights Of Indians OF Pat Tabler + Twins Kirby Puckett

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DOG ASIDE: Patrick Sean Tabler (born February 2, 1958) is an American former Major League Baseball player and currently a color analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays on the Canadian sports television network Rogers Sportsnet and formerly with TSN.  In 1983, Tabler was traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Jerry Dybzinski….and became their starting first baseman. That year he hit .291 in 124 games….as he became quickly known as…

MLB – Special – Baseball 1985 – A Look Ahead At The Season – Host Johnny Bench

1980s, Baseball, Bert Blyleven, Bruce Benedict, Cal Ripken Jr., Carl Yastrzemski, Dick Williams, Dog Aside, Don Sutton, Dwight Gooden, Eddie Murray, Gary Carter, Gary Gaetti, Greg Gagne, Johnny Bench, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Mike Scott, MLB, MLB Hall of Fame, NBC, Paul Molitor, Reggie Jackson, Rod Carew, Ron Guidry, Specials, SportsWorld, Tony Gwynn, VideosLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE: In this vintage MLB video special taking a look at the upcoming 1985 season, the viewer is given a team by team evaluation by Reds fiture Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench….as he travels throughout the major league ballclubs’ spring training camps for the 1985 season….as he gives an inside look at the…

MLB – 1987 ALCS – Game 1 – The Metrodome – Detroit Tigers VS Minnesota Twins

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DOG COMMENTARY: The 1987 American League Championship Series pitted the American League West champions Minnesota Twins against the Detroit Tigers….the American League East champions….who finished the 1987 regular season with the best record in all of baseball, at 98–64 (.605)….as they won the American League East by two games in thrilling fashion over the Toronto Blue…

MLB – 1987 ALCS – Game 2 – Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome – Twins VS Tigers – 8th & 9th Inning

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DOG ASIDE: The 1987 American League Championship Series pitted the American League West champion Minnesota Twins against the the American League East champion Detroit Tigers….in a series in which Detroit came into as a heavy favorite….after posting the best win/loss record in MLB in 1987….after posting a 98 – 64 record. Entering Game 2 already being…

MLB – 1987 ALCS – Game 2 – Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome – Detroit Tigers VS Minnesota Twins – 4th Thru 7th Inning

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DOG COMMENTARY: The Detroit Tigers finished the 1987 regular season with the best record in all of baseball, at 98–64 (.605)….as they won the American League East Division by two games in thrilling fashion over the Toronto Blue Jays by overcoming a  3 1⁄2-game deficit with a week to go….and clinching the division on the last day…

MLB – 1987 ALCS – Game 2 – Detroit Tigers VS Minnesota Twins – Innings 1 Thru 4

1980s, Allan Trammell, Baseball, Bert Blyleven, Bob Costas, Chet Lemon, Darrell Evans, Detroit Tigers, Dog Commentary, Gary Gaetti, Greg Gagne, Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, Jack Morris, Joe Garagiola, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Kirk Gibson, Lou Whitaker, Minnesota Twins, MLB, MLB ALCS, MLB Hall of Fame, Sparky Anderson, Tom Brunansky, Tom Kelly, Tony Kubek, Videos, Vin ScullyLeave a comment

DOG COMMENTARY: Game 2 of the 1987 ALCS between the Minnesota Twins vs.Detroit Tigers was played at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, October 8, 1987….as the Twins ace pitcher and future Hall of Fame Member, Bert Blyleven toed the mound against Tigers ace pitcher Jack Morris      HR’s by Chet…