1991 Topps #413 Terry MulhollandMy Dad and I have seen a lot of ballgames together, but perhaps one of our favorite games came during an otherwise forgettable 1991 season. On a whim, we decided to go see the Phillies play the Expos on a Monday night in August. What made the game special, other than the
spontaneity of our attendance, was the fact the Phils were going for their 13th win in a row. This was a mediocre Phillies club, so a lot of luck had gone into the team's first 12 wins in the streak.
spontaneity of our attendance, was the fact the Phils were going for their 13th win in a row. This was a mediocre Phillies club, so a lot of luck had gone into the team's first 12 wins in the streak.We drove to the Vet, stood in line and got two seats in left-center field in Section 360. This was probably the first ballgame I can clearly remember hanging on every pitch, every out, every play. My Dad and I still talk about how great a ballgame it was. Terry Mulholland out dueled Dennis Martinez and the Phils won, 2-1. Dickie Thon scored the winning run, scoring in the 6th on a Lenny Dykstra single.
The streak was over the next night as the Phils lost to the Pirates, but the memory of that thrilling game #13 in the streak of '91 will forever stick in my mind. Thanks again, Dad.
And last year's Father's Day post bears repeating.
Hey I was at that game - It was the first game I went to after moving to the Philadelphia area.
ReplyDeleteI will have to dig thru my tix stubs, I think I may have been near that section.
it was a great game with a playoff type atmosphere, the crowd was really into it for a team that had not done much all year (or in years).
Very cool that you were there too!
ReplyDeleteI remember being in awe of how exciting the Vet was that night.