Born in 69 so don't remember anything from 66-71, The disappointment in 79 and 82 are bad memories for a pre teen. My friends and I still can't stand Sister Sledge (as most can't)
As far as 1983, I remember alot but for some reason Dan Ford and Boddicker stand out. I didn't like Ford when we traded for him but loved him by the end of 83. Really liked Boddickers rookie year (?) and how he performed in the world series. Probably why I was so hurt when they traded him (not that it wasn't good trade)
But my most vivid memories/thoughts are:
- I never thought of it as the Phillies, it was more Reds 2.0 -Rose, Morgan, Perez, etc
- Cal's catch to end it...maybe because i've seen it 100 times over the years, but I remember it live
- as a 14 year old, I thought it would always be like this.....I've worn my Orioles gear for 40 years and endured the ridicule but I'm excited for the current team