Monday, August 1, 2011

Thurman Munson/Carlton Fisk fight


On this date in 1973, Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park. With the score 2-2 in the top of the ninth, Munson attempts to score from 3rd on a missed bunt by Gene Michael and crashes into Fisk and they both come up swinging. Boston wins 3-2.

"There's no question I threw the first punch but he started it." - Thurman Munson

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