While doing this I am watching game two of the NLDS between the Giants and Braves, Giants are ahead one game to zero, but you will know how they did when you read this. So, let us delve into Giants postseason foibles as we know them.
- When Willie McCovey hit the line drive to end the 1962 World Series, our heart broke. Who caught the line drive?
- The Yankee pitcher that day pitched a complete game and was named the MVP of that series. Who was he?
- The Giants missed a chance to go to the World Series in 1987 when the Giant right fielder muffed a line drive in the eighth inning of the deciding game. Who was he?
- The Giants made the World Series in 1989 when Will Clark hit a line drive single in the 8th inning of the final game. Who was the Cub pitcher that day?
- Heartbreak of heartbreaks occurred in 2002 when a singles hitter for the Angels hit a three-run homer in the 8th inning of game six of the World Series and started the downhill slide to lose that key game after a 5-0 lead. Who hit the Homerun?
- The Angels’ catcher in that series went on to become a Giant and a real fan favorite. Who was he?
OCTOBER’S TRIVIA ANSWERS:
- Cliff Robertson
- Errol Garner
- Pittsburgh and Boston
- “Autumn in New York”
- Edward Gibbon
- Nick Nolte
OCTOBER TRIVIA WINNER:
Mr. Nobody!!!!!
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