Top 10 Unforgettable Baseball Moments of All Time

An Incredible Catch Takes ‘The Catch’

During the 1954 World Series at the age of 23, Willie Mays made an incredible catch that is still talked about from generation to generation. Known as ‘The Catch,’ his over-the-shoulder grab as he ran full speed toward the outfield wall is a defining moment in baseball history.

Babe Ruth’s Called Shot

In 1932, Babe Ruth was up to bat against the Chicago Cubs during the World Series. After taking two strikes and gesturing towards the outfield, he walloped the next pitch into the stands. While it is still a point of controversy as to whether he called the shot or not, it remains a legendary moment that has been retold countless times.

Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier

In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play in the major leagues, breaking the color barrier. The courage and unwavering talent that he brought to the game paved the way for future generations of players and drastically changed the course of baseball history.

Vin Scully’s Call of Kirk Gibson’s Winning Homerun

In Game 1 of the 1988 World Series against the heavily favored Oakland Athletics, Kirk Gibson came up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs and a man on base. With injuries to both ankles, Gibson stepped up to the plate and hit a game-winning home run. Vin Scully’s famous call still sends shivers down the spines of baseball fans everywhere.

The Curse of the Bambino is Broken

After 86 years of doubt and heartbreak, the Boston Red Sox finally won a World Series in 2004, breaking the infamous ‘Curse of the Bambino’ that had been rumored to follow the team since selling Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees in 1918. The memorable triumph was a cathartic moment for longtime Red Sox fans, who could finally exhale and rejoice in the victory.

Harvey Haddix’s Perfection Ruined

In 1959, Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched one of the most dominant games in baseball history as he retired the first 36 batters he faced in perfect succession. Yet, in the thirteenth inning, an error by the third baseman ultimately led to Haddix’s eventual loss as the runners who had been on base scored.

Bucky Dent’s Shocking Homerun

The Boston Red Sox held a three-games-to-two lead over the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series in 1978 when Bucky Dent, generally known as a light-hitting shortstop, stepped up to the plate. With one swing of his bat, he sent the ball over the Green Monster and into the hearts of New England fans who still refuse to speak his name.

Mariners Complete Impossible Comeback

The 1995 American League Division Series featured the Seattle Mariners fans in what has been described as ‘one of the most memorable post-season series ever.’ The Mariners trailed the New York Yankees two games to zero and were down 5-4 in the bottom of the 11th inning when Edgar Martinez came up to the plate and hit a game-winning double, scoring both runs to cap an incredible comeback.

Roger Clemens Chucks a Bat

In the 2000 World Series, Mike Piazza of the New York Mets hit a pitch from pitcher Roger Clemens, whose broken bat came flying towards him. In response, Clemens picked up the larger piece of the bat that was left in his hands and infamously chucked it towards Piazza, causing outrage from fans and earning suspension from Major League Baseball.

Minnie Minoso Becomes Oldest Player to Get Hitting Debut at Age 54

In 1980, Minnie Minoso became the oldest man to ever appear on a big-league ballfield at the age of 54. While many expected him to come in as a pinch-hitter, he took more participations than expected, getting his first at-bat eight times after the age of 50 epicing an already illustrious career that began in 1949 (helped by the fact that as a Cuban, Caribbean and other Latin-American players cast in the first wave of the so-called foreign invasion upon the establishment of baseball, he was excluded from beroding through the ballharring system at an acceptable speed from 1955 until 1975).