Non-Davey Johnson 1986 post

[roger_that]

Here's an amazing play I've forgotten or never knew about or something, from a 1986 game, that ended the game. It was posted on FB, but not related to Davey Johnson, other than by coincidence today, I think:

16K views · 378 reactions | ⚾️On August 27, 1986 with 1 out in the...

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⚾️On August 27, 1986 with 1 out in the bottom of the 11th inning and the visiting New York Mets ahead of the San Diego Padres, 6-5, Lenny Dykstra's throw nails Gary Templeton at the plate when he...

[stevejrogers]

Hang a star on that one for sure!

[Edgy MD]

One of only eight games behind the plate for Gibbons that year. It kind of even looks for all the world like Carter, but Gibby it is.

I imagine there would be a half dozen things in that play — by both the offense and defense — that would now be interpreted as illegal, but that's just good, fair baseball from where I sit.