MLB – 1987 – All Star Game Special – Introduction Of The Players + Coaches + Managers

1980s, Baseball, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Winfield, Don Baylor, Don Mattingly, Fernando Valenzuela, Gary Carter, George Brett, Glen Davis, Jesse Orosco, Joe Garagiola, Kirk Gibson, Mike Scott, MLB, MLB All Star Game, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB MVP, NBC, Pete Rose, Player Introductions + Starting Lineups, Reggie Jackson, Rick Dempsey, Ron Guidry, Ryne Sandberg, Tony Gwynn, Videos, Vin ScullyLeave a comment

To a baseball fan, there is nothing more enjoyable than the introduction of the players, coaches and managers of the annual MLB All Star Game…..and this introduction of the 1987 All Stars is no exception….as there are a total of 20 Hall of Fame Members introduced in this 1987 All Star Classic….which includes Gary Carter,…

MLB – 1985 – 56th All Star Game – Introduction Of Players + Coaches + Mangers – With Bob Costas

1980s, Baseball, Bob Costas, Dave Winfield, Dick Houser, Dick Williams, Don Mattingly, Dwight Gooden, Eddie Murray, Graig Nettles, Lou Whitaker, MLB, MLB All Star Game, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB Managers, MLB MVP, MLB Records, Oscar Gamble, Pete Rose, Player Introductions + Starting Lineups, Rickie Henderson, Sparky Anderson, Tom Brunansky, Tom Kelly, Tony Gwynn, Videos, Wade BoggsLeave a comment

 The 1985 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 56th playing of the game….which is annually played between the All-Stars of the National League and the All-Stars of the American League. The game was played on July 16, 1985, in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, home of the Minnesota Twins. The National League won the game 6–1, with…

MLB – 1984 – Baseballs Greatest Hits – World Series Game 1 – Padres Vs Tigers – With Mel Allen

1980s, Alan Trammell, Baseball, Darrell Evans, Detroit Tigers, Highlights, Interviews, Jack Morris, Kirk Gibson, Mel Allen, MLB, MLB World Series, San Diego Padres, Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, VideosLeave a comment

The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14, 1984. The American League champion Detroit Tigers played against the National League champion San Diego Padres….with the Tigers winning the series four games to one. This was the city of Detroit’s first sports championship since the Tigers themselves won the 1968 World Series.    The Tigers struck first in Game…

MLB – 1984 – Baseballs Greatest Hits – World Series Game 2 Highlights – Detroit Tigers Vs San Diego Padres

1980s, Allan Trammell, Baseball, Darrell Evans, Dave Winfield, Detroit Tigers, Highlights, History, Interviews, Kirk Gibson, Lou Whitaker, San Diego Padres, Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, VideosLeave a comment

The 1984 World Series began on October 9 and ended on October 14, 1984….when the American League champion Detroit Tigers took on the National League champion San Diego Padres….which ended with the Tigers winning the series four games to one….for the city of Detroit’s first sports championship since the Tigers themselves won the 1968 World Series. This was the first World Series that Peter Ueberroth presided…

MLB – 1984 – Baseball Greatest Hits – World Series HIghlights – San Diego Padres Vs Detroit Tigers

1980s, Allan Trammell, Baseball, Dick Williams, Dog Aside, ESPN, George Grande, Graig Nettles, Highlights, Jack Morris, Kirk Gibson, MLB, MLB Hall of Fame, MLB MVP, MLB World Series, San Diego Padres, Sparky Anderson, Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, TV Ads, VideosLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE:  We’ve probably said this before….but the truth is that we who are responsible for posting each post here at ImaSportsphile….have grown very fond of the ESPN program Baseball’s Greatest Hits which was hosted by George Grande….who is one of our all-time favorite sports broadcasters.   Baseball’s Greatest Hits brought our library more vintage video from the 1890’s…

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 – 1986 All Star Game – Astrodome – AL Roger Clemens & NL Dwight Gooden – Part 2

1980s, ABC, ABC Profile, Al Michaels, Baseball, Bob Uecker, Bruce Sutter, Carlton Fisk, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Winfield, Dog Commentary, Dwight Gooden, Eddie Murray, Gary Carter, George Brett, Goose Gossage, Houston Astrodome, Jim Palmer, Kirby Puckett, Mike Schmidt, Mike Scott, MLB, MLB All Star Game, MLB Hall of Fame, Mr Baseball, Ozzie Smith, Paul Molitor, Reggie Jackson, Rickie Henderson, Roger Clemens, Ryne Sandberg, Tim McCarver, Tim Raines, Tony Gwynn, Videos, Wade BoggsLeave a comment

DOG COMMENTARY: The Houston Astrodome was the world’s first multi-purpose domed sports stadium….which is located in Houston, Texas….as construction on the stadium began in 1962…..and it officially opened in 1965. It served as home to the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) from its opening in 1965 until 1999….along with the home to the Houston Oilers…

MLB – 1986 All Star Game – Astrodome – Al Michaels & Jim Palmer & Tim McCarver

1980s, ABC, ABC Profile, Al Michaels, Athletes, Baseball, Cal Ripken Jr., Darryl Strawberry, Dave Righetti, Dave Winfield, Dick Houser, Dog Commentary, Dwight Gooden, Eddie Murray, Fernando Valenzuela, Gary Carter, George Brett, Houston Astrodome, Jim Palmer, Jim Rice, Keith Hernandez, Kirby Puckett, Mike Schmidt, Mike Scott, Mike Witt, MLB, MLB All Star Game, MLB Hall of Fame, Ozzie Smith, Rickie Henderson, Roger Clemens, Ryne Sandberg, Tim McCarver, Tim Raines, Tony Gwynn, Videos, Wade BoggsLeave a comment

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

MLB – 1985 Pizza Hut All Star Softball Game – Host Bob Costas

1980s, Andre Dawson, Athletes, Baseball, Bob Costas, Brooks Robinson, Cal Ripken Jr., Darryl Strawberry, Dog Aside, Eddie Murray, Jim Rice, Kent Hrbek, MLB, MLB Hall of Fame, NBC, Ryne Sandberg, Specials, SportsWorld, Tom Seaver, Tony Gwynn, Videos, Wade BoggsLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE: During the mid-1980’s, NBC and Pizza Hut teamed up to produce and promote a pre-spring training softball all star game between National League vs American League stars…..which brought together some of MLB’s best players in 1985….to play a “let’s have fun” slow pitch softball game for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America…