Jack Billingham

 

Born on today's date, Jack Billingham.

"I've got a World Series ring and a World Series trophy. He doesn't have anything but dirty shoes from jumping up and down."

Thurman Munson/Carlton Fisk brawl

On this date in 1973, Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park. With the score tied 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. The Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-2.

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

Carlton Fisk

On this date in 2000, Carlton Fisk is inducted into the Hall of Fame.

"People in New England think the Red Sox won that Series, three games to four." - on the 1975 World Series

Dave Bergman

Born on this date, Dave Bergman.

I would have signaled Fielder to come in standing up.

It worked for Pete Rose with Ray Fosse.

Jack Billingham

Born on today's date, Jack Billingham.

"I've got a World Series ring and a World Series trophy. He doesn't have anything but dirty shoes from jumping up and down."

Thurman Munson/Carlton Fisk brawl

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

Carlton Fisk

Born on today's date, Carlton Fisk.

"People in New England think the Red Sox won that Series, three games to four."

Carlton Fisk

On this date in 1975, Carlton Fisk hits a home run in the 12th inning to give the Red Sox a 7-6 victory over the Reds in Game 6 of the World Series forcing a Game 7.

"I've got a World Series ring and a World Series trophy. He doesn't have anything but dirty shoes from jumping up and down." - Reds, Jack Billingham

Carlton Fisk

On this date in 1997, the White Sox retire Carlton Fisk's uniform number 72.

"Hitting is more of an attitude than it is a physical approach."

Carlton Fisk

On this date in 2000, the Red Sox retire Carlton Fisk's uniform number 27.

"It was just one of those moments in the universe that was mine."

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