Here's some of Hall of Fame Announcer Jack
Buck's most memorable calls in baseball. For the obituary of Jack Buck,
click here.
On Ozzie Smith's home run against Los Angeles in National League playoffs,
Oct. 14, 1985:
"Smith corks one into right down the line. It may go! Go crazy, folks! Go crazy! It's a home run and the Cardinals have won the game by the score of 3-2 on a home run by the Wizard!"
On Kirk Gibson's home run against Oakland in the World Series, Oct. 15,
1988:
"Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field. This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5-4! I don't believe what I just saw!"
On Mark McGwire's 61st home run in 1998, tying Roger Maris for the
single-season record, Sept. 7, 1998:
"Look at there, look at there! McGwire Flight No. 61 to Planet Maris! Pardon me for a moment while I stand and applaud!"
On Mark McGwire's 60th home run in 1998, reaching the mark set by Babe Ruth,
Sept. 5, 1998:
"Wake up, Babe Ruth! There's company coming!"
Source: AP