Biggio & 3000

KG.....I saw it as well.......a special moment for him and his family. It was neat to watch, I enjoyed it as well. As you said, if you look up ballplayer in the dictionary, you should find his picture.

First base coach should have made him stay at first though...........

And to think we have several more milestones coming up in the next few weeks. Biggio is a class act who once played catcher. Wonder how many hits he would have now if he caught his whole career.

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Originally posted by Old Pitcher:
KG.....I saw it as well.......a special moment for him and his family. It was neat to watch, I enjoyed it as well. As you said, if you look up ballplayer in the dictionary, you should find his picture.

First base coach should have made him stay at first though...........

Come on.....out of all folks you should know this one.....

Down by 1 run late in ball game........

Tying run on second with 2 outs........

Runner should always try to draw throw to second in order for the tying run to score with no throw.

If he stays at first, possible throw home gets him........

Then your still down by 1 late in the game.

Probably not in this situation but it's just part of the game to do so to make sure.

That run would have scored if the guy tripped and fell rounding 3rd. There was never a thought that the runner could have been thrown out at home! You're right though.............

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Originally posted by Old Pitcher:
That run would have scored if the guy tripped and fell rounding 3rd. There was never a thought that the runner could have been thrown out at home! You're right though.............

Especially if you were Oswalt in that situation.

What a moment! Growing up in Houston, and seeing his first hit, and his first HR (against the Cubs at Wrigley), as soon as it left the bat I jumped up and started clapping just like I was at the ballpark.

Underappreciated nationally,but one of the true greats of the game, and a REAL ballplayer!

Good job kid!

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Originally posted by Glove Man:
as soon as it left the bat I jumped up and started clapping just like I was at the ballpark.

Funny, I remember growing up a Dodger fan and watching Gibson hit his historic homer against the A's in the 1988 World Series.

When he hit it, you would have thought I was on deck.

I remember running around the house screaming with tears in my eyes.

The announcers mentioned that his first hit came on June 29th, 1988 and number 3000 came June 28th, 2007.

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Originally posted by Ken Guthrie:

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Originally posted by Glove Man:
as soon as it left the bat I jumped up and started clapping just like I was at the ballpark.

Funny, I remember growing up a Dodger fan and watching Gibson hit his historic homer against the A's in the 1988 World Series.

When he hit it, you would have thought I was on deck.

I remember running around the house screaming with tears in my eyes.

KG....I remember that like it was yesterday. Incredible stuff......historic stuff really!!

Bottom 11, two outs, in true style Biggio hustles out an infield single, fifth hit of the night, to keep the game alive, three batters later, Astros win on a Carlos Lee Grand Slam!!!!!!

What a night in Houston!

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Just makes you wonder, will there ever be another player to get 3000 hits in his career with one team?

Maybe Jeter, but dang...I cant think of anyone else. What a great baseball night!

Take if from someone who was lucky enough to be at the game to witness a piece of history - it was truly a magical night! Biggio was so emotional after 3000 with his family & teammates all on the field. The entire bullpen came out from the outfield as well. When he stepped out of the dugout with Bagwell, the fans went wild! He then went on to hit #3001 and #3002, always hustling. B-I-G-G-I-O had an incredible night with 5 straight hits. How often do you ever see that? Carlos Lee's grand slam was icing on the cake but the night belonged to Biggio!

It was awesome, lots of hustle, plays hard everyday. My hat is off to him.

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Take if from someone who was lucky enough to be at the game to witness a piece of history

Sounds like you were one of the few to stick it out to watch the Rockies implode once again.

Biggio is a throwback to the way the game should be played.

Does Biggio go to the HOF?


I think so

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Does Biggio go to the HOF?

IMO 3000 hits punches that ticket. This is the most under the radar great I have ever seen play.

I sure hope Biggio goes to the HOF - what a class act! He does so much for the community with the "Sunshine Kids" - (kids with cancer).

I hope the younger players observe how he still gives it his all - running out all the balls and getting safe at first! I also love his dirty batting helmet...

What a great night for Biggio!

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First base coach should have made him stay at first though...........

OP, Bigg, made said he preferred his 3000th hit to be a double, there was no way Jose Cruz could have stopped him from rounding first and heading to second, aside from tackling him, and i'm not even sure that would've worked....remember Earl Campbell.... it would have looked something like that!

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Originally posted by TRhit:
Does Biggio go to the HOF?


I think so

He will be there. And because he is there it will make more sense that others are not. Some folks don't belong in that class no matter what their accomplishments on the field. The HOF should be something held in high regard and will be even more so when he's there. Anyone inducted should bring it to a higher level of respect. Biggio will certainly do that in my eyes.

I only wish he had another 10 years in him so my boy could grow up watching him play. You wont find a better example of how to handle the blessing of having that kind of talent.

Thanks Mr. Biggio. Great Job!!

and another great thing about the game was the way he saved the stros and kept the hope alive in the 11th. he could've jogged it out and accepted defeat like alot of players these days, but he hustles it out like he has for 20 years. great player and better person. NUFF SAID