That's right: Dave Winfield did the same thing when he hit a pitch. I think he was w/ Toronto Blue Jays then, but I forget. At least Winfield was an important part of the Blue Jays team which won the 1992 World Series.
Randy Johnson, 100%.
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Was it a batted ball? For some reason I thought it was thrown. I seem to recall something in RF but it might have been where the line drive hit the bird.
I think it was the Blue Jays...kind of ironic a bird team.
Ironic is right. With Randy Johnson, his pitch killed the bird. With Dave Winfield, his hit killed the bird. It's been a long time since I saw the replay, so I forget the exact details of that hit.
Long time is right. Hell Winfield is retired close to 30 years.
I understand why Dave Winfield refused to retire as a New York Yankee; that was a messed up situation off the field. I understand why he retired as a San Diego Padre that team drafted him. But he should have retired as a Toronto Blue Jay.
What did he go into the hall as? A Padre?
Padre. Yankees had a good chance to get the NY logo on his plaque, but San Diego pulled out the win at the last minute. The plaque included his WS ring with the Blue Jays, though.
I think it made sense. He was a great Padre.
Plus I think the first to go in as one (Gwynn later joined him).