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byco42
04-28-2006, 12:13 PM
Like I was? And witnessed Jackson's HR in person?
Dusty
04-28-2006, 01:16 PM
Yes! I was 14 at the time. What I remember when Jackson hit the HR was that he was pinch-hitting for Vida Blue. I was reading my All Star program at the time and didn't hear the announcement that Jackson was batting. I watched as the A's hitter, a lefthander, smacked the light tower and yelled out "Man, I didn't know Vida Blue could hit like that!". Everyone around me starting laughing. Felt pretty stupid when I realized it was Jackson.
realm_3
04-28-2006, 01:20 PM
I hate you two for being old enough to have witnessed that. First time I've ever been jealous of an old fart.
Dusty
04-28-2006, 01:29 PM
Ouch. Second time today someone has called me an old fart. Gonna have to sit in my rocking chair now.
byco42
04-28-2006, 03:09 PM
I was two rows behind the NL bullpen, and that monster HR nearly gave me whiplash. I was also 14 at the time.

I missed the better part of two innings watching Fergie Jenkins warm up.

The best part ... I had a field tag and roamed about during BP.