Parker was a great for many years. Fans are such fair weather friends. Thinking of the Pirates, I was on YouTube today, and decided to watch the 1992 NLCS between the Braves and the Pirates. Really loved seeing the 9th inning with Francisco Cabrera batting in the two runs to advance to the World Series, including Sid Bream’s slide into home. Pirates had a good season in 1992. Just not as good as 1979. And Parker was able to be part of World Series championships in 1979 and 1989 (with Oakland). Looking forward to part 2!
Sid Bream--he lost his starting job to Fred McGriff one year later--on the very day of the stadium fire we covered a few weeks ago. He had a great line: “I know I’m the most likely suspect, but I swear I didn’t do it."
Parker was a great for many years. Fans are such fair weather friends. Thinking of the Pirates, I was on YouTube today, and decided to watch the 1992 NLCS between the Braves and the Pirates. Really loved seeing the 9th inning with Francisco Cabrera batting in the two runs to advance to the World Series, including Sid Bream’s slide into home. Pirates had a good season in 1992. Just not as good as 1979. And Parker was able to be part of World Series championships in 1979 and 1989 (with Oakland). Looking forward to part 2!
Sid Bream--he lost his starting job to Fred McGriff one year later--on the very day of the stadium fire we covered a few weeks ago. He had a great line: “I know I’m the most likely suspect, but I swear I didn’t do it."
Very witty line. McGriff was likable right from the start!