In honor of Fred Lewis' first career Grand Slam, we present 80s Music Video Friday

[gridlore]

In the 2nd inning of tonight's Giants game against the Philadelphia Phillies rookie outfielder Fred Lewis came up with Omar Vizquel, Matt Morris, and Randy Winn on the bases. He lifted a 3-2 hanger over the right field wall for his first career Grand Slam. He's having what you might call a good year.. hits his first career home run a few weeks back, hit for the cycle that same night, playing strong defense, hitting .258. I like this kid.

So, in his honor, a little John Fogerty.

I have no idea if this is the official video, but it rocks. Oh, Lewis is our lead off batter next inning.

Comments

[benkenobigal.livejournal.com]

This is one of my favorite videos of all time. Gives me goose bumps for some reason. While I can only name a few of the people, I showed it to my dad once and he was calling out names left and right! :)

I alway have to smile at the old film of the spectators. All the men wearing suits and the women in dresses or skirts. :)

[gridlore.livejournal.com]

Seeing all those great plays (and players) and just the feel of classic baseball in the old days. Ebbett's Field (boo!) The Polo Grounds (yay!) Babe Ruth striking out, Mays making that over the shoulder catch.. you can see why my favorite baseball movies are the one set in the golden age of the game.

In 2004 the Giants had a Turn Back the Clock day to celebrate the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants. People showed up in suits and fedoras, the women in dresses and hats. It looked great.