I am reading the story of this game..."Game Six" and going back to look again at this catch. I didn't believe it when I saw it....it still looks unbelievable. I loved the outfield of the Red Sox at this time. Lynn/Yaz/Rice/ Evans....I;ll take them again any day.
I am a Yankee fan who nonetheless greatly admires Dwight Evans. In the 1980s, my favorite Yankee pitcher was Dave Righetti, but Evans absolutely owned him. He not only made Righetti the losing pitcher a total of six times (including the brilliant three run homer off him in the eighth inning of a game), but either walked or got a hit off Righetti over 40% of the time. Righetti later admitted to developing a fear of Evans whenever he stepped up to the plate.
I also agree Dwight belongs in the HOF, more gold gloves than Yaz, 8 total for playing right field at Fenway, that is not an easy place to play. Sox have been around since 1901 and he has the 4th great numbers in Sox history, then it drops like a cliff to the next player. Induct clean players such as Dwight, Dave Parker, Al Oliver, for peep sakes even Bill Buckner was a great player except the ball through the legs. Dwight also deserves to have his 24 retired, I never like the fact Manny took it
Dwight Evans' offensive output - a high career OBP and almost 400 homers - combined with 8 Gold Gloves - clearly qualify him for Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, he had a highly unusual career - his best 10 years were the second rather than the first ten. Opinions of him were formed, and hardened, early on when he was mediocre at the plate. Even when he was tearing it up post 1980, he rarely made the All Star team. An old timers committee might see through this some day, but I doubt it.
That was a great game. From Carbo's clutch game tying three-run homer to Dewey's game saving catch to Carlton Fisk's game winning home run. I think Joe Morgan never lived this game down because he still hates the Red Sox to this day.
I agree! Dewey belongs in the HOF. And the Red Sox front office totally screwed Dewey in the end, releasing him post season 1990. No fanfare. No "Dwight Evans Day" (Which he richly deserved), not even a public THANK YOU.
BUT KNOW THIS DEWEY: WE FANS LOVED YOU THEN AND NOW. You were a class act always your entire career.
As much as I can't stand Roger Clemens, he did a nice thing wearing your #24 Jersey in his first game the following year. THAT was a class act on his part. Love ya, Dewey!
It looks to me like it would have gone off the top of the wall, not cleared it. Look at the view of the play from the side, at about 3:44, and you'll see that its downward trajectory is such that it doesn't appear to have enough distance to clear the wall. Maybe....but I'm doubtful.
I'm surprised he doesn't get more Hall of Fame consideration. He was a mediocre offensive player in the 70's, but was also the best defensive outfielder of the 70's. He then went on to be one of the best offensive players of the 80's. He actually had 385 career hr's. He hit 6 in his final year in Baltimore in 1991.
I am reading the story of this game..."Game Six" and going back to look again at this catch. I didn't believe it when I saw it....it still looks unbelievable. I loved the outfield of the Red Sox at this time. Lynn/Yaz/Rice/ Evans....I;ll take them again any day.
oldhickorydoug 1 month ago
I am a Yankee fan who nonetheless greatly admires Dwight Evans. In the 1980s, my favorite Yankee pitcher was Dave Righetti, but Evans absolutely owned him. He not only made Righetti the losing pitcher a total of six times (including the brilliant three run homer off him in the eighth inning of a game), but either walked or got a hit off Righetti over 40% of the time. Righetti later admitted to developing a fear of Evans whenever he stepped up to the plate.
telamon2011 2 months ago
I forgot to add Steve Garvey to my previous list of people who deserve the hall. Harold Baines, Tim Raines, Ted Simmons (catcher with great stats)
trolley41 5 months ago
I also agree Dwight belongs in the HOF, more gold gloves than Yaz, 8 total for playing right field at Fenway, that is not an easy place to play. Sox have been around since 1901 and he has the 4th great numbers in Sox history, then it drops like a cliff to the next player. Induct clean players such as Dwight, Dave Parker, Al Oliver, for peep sakes even Bill Buckner was a great player except the ball through the legs. Dwight also deserves to have his 24 retired, I never like the fact Manny took it
trolley41 5 months ago
Dwight Evans' offensive output - a high career OBP and almost 400 homers - combined with 8 Gold Gloves - clearly qualify him for Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, he had a highly unusual career - his best 10 years were the second rather than the first ten. Opinions of him were formed, and hardened, early on when he was mediocre at the plate. Even when he was tearing it up post 1980, he rarely made the All Star team. An old timers committee might see through this some day, but I doubt it.
rivalyeah 8 months ago
That was a great game. From Carbo's clutch game tying three-run homer to Dewey's game saving catch to Carlton Fisk's game winning home run. I think Joe Morgan never lived this game down because he still hates the Red Sox to this day.
royplayer 11 months ago
Excellent. Great play and a great video of that historic play. Dwight Evans does belong in the baseball Hall of Fame.
Johnflugelhorn 11 months ago
I agree! Dewey belongs in the HOF. And the Red Sox front office totally screwed Dewey in the end, releasing him post season 1990. No fanfare. No "Dwight Evans Day" (Which he richly deserved), not even a public THANK YOU.
BUT KNOW THIS DEWEY: WE FANS LOVED YOU THEN AND NOW. You were a class act always your entire career.
As much as I can't stand Roger Clemens, he did a nice thing wearing your #24 Jersey in his first game the following year. THAT was a class act on his part. Love ya, Dewey!
BigChiefLtd1 1 year ago 2
When will the BBHOF consider Dwight Evans for their hallowed halls? baseball writers........ PUT DEWEY IN THE HOF!!!!!!!
pats14fann01 1 year ago
Excellent! So glad someone captured Dewey's thoughts on that game-saving play. I remember that night like it was yesterday.
jdhuntley 1 year ago
@jdhuntley I agree!
Vermontist 7 months ago
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jdhuntley 1 year ago
Great piece, thanks. I'll always have fond memories of Dewey in right field. He was a vision to behold!
arijsky 1 year ago
Great footage, thank you for posting this.
mowm88 1 year ago
Game Six of the 1975 World Series is still the best baseball game I've ever seen. And I've been a fan since 1971.
Great video!
Lava1964 1 year ago
It looks to me like it would have gone off the top of the wall, not cleared it. Look at the view of the play from the side, at about 3:44, and you'll see that its downward trajectory is such that it doesn't appear to have enough distance to clear the wall. Maybe....but I'm doubtful.
ChrisZ70 1 year ago
Actually, a rail in the runway made that catch. Bernie slipped Dew some blow between innings.
BigEdDunkel 1 year ago
I'm surprised he doesn't get more Hall of Fame consideration. He was a mediocre offensive player in the 70's, but was also the best defensive outfielder of the 70's. He then went on to be one of the best offensive players of the 80's. He actually had 385 career hr's. He hit 6 in his final year in Baltimore in 1991.
joedits1 1 year ago