Don Larsen's Perfect Game

Imagine my surprise as I flipped through channels this afternoon and found a replay of the only no-hitter (let alone a Perfect Game) in World Series History!  For those of you who don't know, on October 8, 1956, journeyman pitcher Don Larsen threw a Perfect Game in the 1956 World Series for the New York Yankees against their archrival Brooklyn Dodgers and thanks to the MLB Network, today I had a chance to watch the beauty unfold for myself.

Even though I had a pretty good idea of the outcome, it was still amazing to watch history in the making.  Complete with a generous strike zone (you think today's umps are bad), a Diving Catch by the Duke, a Homer through the shift by the Mick (he later also ran down a sure double in the left center gap for an out), and of course, Larsen's famous No-Wind-up Delivery (makes you wonder why pitchers don't try it today?), being able to watch all this happen in real time was a truly amazing experience.

A young Billy Martin backpeddling out there at second.  Yogi and Campy behind the plate.  Jackie Robinson down at third.  Hall of Famers everywhere, and Larsen on the bump.  Did you know Joe Torre was also there?  It's true.  He was sitting in the left field upper deck as a 16-year-old spectator! (you can look it up on Wikipedia)

It's always amazing to see the heros and legends of my youth racing around the diamond enjoying their day in the sun. Thank you so much MLB Network for replaying this game heading into October for all of us who never had the chance to see such an unbelievable moment in World Series History!