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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
I shouldn't blame people for ignoring the the history of the sport or its greats? Did racing declare that everything that happened pre-Smarty Jones is not relevant? The sport does not do a great job with keeping its history alive, this is true. But it isnt as though there isnt a lot of information available.
Her going for a second BC Classic and being undefeated was historic but not worthy of her placement in the annals of history by her ardent supporters. There was no greater moment in baseball history than Kirk Gibson's walkoff HR to win game 1 of the 1988 series. Doesnt mean Gibson ranks with Willie Mays and Babe Ruth.
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We are talking about people tuning into the moment, history....and from that standpoint Gibsons HR was every bit as historic as Willie Mays over the head catch or Ruth's called shot.
How far do they need to go back? I say 1989. Are you more of a 1980 person?