For Your Listening Pleasure (Walk-Off Calls x 3)

by JohnM on Jun 29, 2007 5:53 PM CDT

Just thought I'd cut and paste these from MLB Audio and the WGN post game feed - the walk off home run calls by Len Kasper and Bob Brenly, Pat Hughes and Ron Santo, and Bob Uecker doing the Milwaukee radio call (for contrast).

Someone said Len sounded like he was going through puberty for his call of the Soriano walk off hit against the Rockies in the big comeback last week. Guess what - he's still making the big change!

Warning: these were hacked together quickly and recorded at different levels. Turn UP your computer for Len and Bob, then turn it DOWN before you listen to Pat and Ron or else you might wake someone up on the next block.

Note: there's actually something in common between Bob Uecker and Ron Santo...see if you can figure out what it is.

Click here for Len and Bob

Click here for Pat and Ron

Click here for Bob Uecker

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Thanks!

I had to hear the Pat 'n Ron call again -- Ronnie is absolutely ecstatic.

by 60613 on Jun 29, 2007 5:49 PM CDT reply actions

Ronnie is great

I had to listen to it a few times.

by vegascubsfan on Jun 30, 2007 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions

Thanks so much for these!

Great listening, especially for me since I was at the ballpark. Len Kasper rose to the occasion today -- great call!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 29, 2007 5:49 PM CDT reply actions

Your welcome

What a finish!!

by JohnM on Jun 29, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Cool

I was at work and didn't get to hear it. Sounds like Al hearing may be impaired for a while from the crowd noise. I guess we know there was more than 50% Cub fans at the game today. Wow...

by LT on Jun 29, 2007 6:01 PM CDT reply actions

thanks for these

i could listen to kasper's call for the rest of the night. i think i will...until my wife gets home.

"One thing you learn as a Cubs fan: When you bought your ticket, you could bank on seeing the bottom of the ninth." - Joe Garagiola

by gary varsho on Jun 29, 2007 6:14 PM CDT reply actions

I just can't help...

getting a huge smile on my face every time I hear it! Awesome.

by WartburgCub on Jun 29, 2007 6:15 PM CDT reply actions

fantastic

thanks for posting, i love hearing that.

wheatfield mike down here in god's country

by wheatfield mike on Jun 29, 2007 6:33 PM CDT reply actions

THANK YOU from two fair weather fans...

I called both my father and father-in-law bitten by too many disappointments who turned off the game after the Cubs went down 5-0

I called and played the replays back over the phone....it was precious....

Santo of course is the best....his emotions fall out of the booth....his laugh and then Uuecker's dead pan is best.

Milw-09-24-98--Brown in for defense--bases loaded--flyball--HE DROPPED THE BALL!!!NO NO NO, cubs lose 8-7

by Ivy Walls on Jun 29, 2007 6:40 PM CDT reply actions

Awesome!

I was watching the top of the ninth in the office, and listened to the bottom on XM. I just about caused an accident in DC.

Disappointed Uecker didn't say "Mench is gonna need a visa to catch this one."

¡BLANCO!

by 08Cubs on Jun 29, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions

Milwaukee Radio Guy????

You're kidding - right?

That's somewhat of an insult to a broadcasting icon, whatever his name is.

Pass me a Miller Lite, Mr. Belvedere..........geez........

by tville on Jun 29, 2007 6:43 PM CDT reply actions

You're right

I haven't heard him call a game in forever and though I knew he did (some of?) their games, I mostly remember him as a guy from Gillette commercials or something like that in the 70s, possibly some game shows, and maybe a few games back-up catching. I know I'm forgetting a movie classic or two.

by JohnM on Jun 29, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Major League!!??!!

This agression will not stand man...

by TexasCubbieFan on Jun 30, 2007 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions

too funny

Was that really Uecker? I guess I haven't heard him in a long time.

The thing in common between him and Santo was that they both reacted INSTANTLY to the hit and knew it was game over.

by JohnM on Jun 29, 2007 6:46 PM CDT reply actions

Uecker

sounds different on the radio. I love listening to him, though. If I remember correctly, Pat was his color guy, I think, when he announced up in Milwaukee. Or I might have that backwards - but I'm pretty sure they were a tandem before Pat came to Chicago 10 yrs ago or so.

Rob Dibble is a juvenile. Why is he on my XM radio? Why is he on my TV? Please, just, make him stop.

by iowaBear on Jun 30, 2007 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Old Uke

is also another class act....was it some 25 years ago that he was actually in a sit-com? (Mr. Belvidere)

I know he likes living in Milwaukee. Had he left that smaller market, he'd be better known, and would have icon status in baseball broadcasting.

But props to Bob Uecker for being happy for what he has. Lots to be said for that.

by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Jun 30, 2007 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions

Agreed

Uecker is a class act.

phat

by phatass on Jun 30, 2007 1:35 AM CDT up reply actions

That's why he gets to sit

in the first row!! Those commercials used to crack me up.

by LT on Jun 30, 2007 7:23 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks for the calls

making me hear that pat and ron call almost makes me teary eyed. thinking how happy ronny had to be is just priceless. seems like more often that not we are on the receiving side of those calls. it will definately be a game i will always remember.

by bennyha on Jun 29, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks a lot!

Great listening. It brings a smile to my face!!

by cubfanwill on Jun 29, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions

Wow

thank you so much, these are priceless.

Hey Chicago Waddya Say? The Cubs are gunna win today!- Steve Goodman

by aduck6992 on Jun 29, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

Thank you JohnM

Uecker's call is priceless.

by Peoria Matt on Jun 29, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions

Yes

As soon as that ball was hit he sounds like the wind got knocked out of him.

phat

by phatass on Jun 29, 2007 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

This is great.

This makes me feel very happy for Ron Santo. He knows it's gone as soon as Ramirez makes contact, then that laugh.

Beautiful.

It actually brings a tear to my eye.

phat

by phatass on Jun 29, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions

Santo and Uecker....

...both being former players, knew the ball was gone the moment it was hit. One liked it, the other not so much.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 29, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

Whoops...

....didn't see the comment above.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 29, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I was at work

Or drinking during the game. Let me sincerely say,

I'm crying.

Beautiful. beautiful.

CUBS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Nebraska Football!

by sanantonecub on Jun 29, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

The Walk Off

It's kind of crappy quality, but best I could do for right now. I'm sure better clips will be up on ESPN soon...GO CUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by ar_hawkins on Jun 29, 2007 7:52 PM CDT reply actions

Awesome

GO CUBS GO! Hey Chicago whatdya say the Cubs are going to win today!

by Galvan316 on Jun 29, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

Man I like the playbacks!

Thanks a lot for posting those calls. I had a hell of a day at the office for a Friday, and finally managed to wrap things up and click on gameday in the top of the 9th. I needed that.

by tex on Jun 29, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions

And with that...

Aramis Ramirez will always be remembered as the Cub who did the Brewer's on that day. A day of horrible embarassing calls by Froemming, a day of Rich Hill appearing down and out, and a day of our team coming back to beat the team in their way of a playoff appearance.

Will it be the spark? Stay tuned Cub fans.

Donut jokes are not funny. They're way past funny. They're frickin' hilarious.

by MaTheMeatloaf on Jun 29, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions

Good point...........

........on Froemming. He was awful.

He won't be missed when he retires later this year.

by tville on Jun 29, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Yabbut....

...he missed calls everywhere. And no one can convince me otherwise that the only reason Froemming called out Braun was because Braun started sprinting down the line before the call was made. He showed up Froemming, and no way was he going to get away with it.

Santo Forever!

by BeerCub on Jun 29, 2007 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions

The more I think about this

and listen, the more I think that these radio calls will go down in baseball history.

Just beautiful. The contrast between Uecker and Santo, let alone Pat is just astounding.

I absolutely love baseball on the radio. Say what you will about Santo, but for heaven's sake listen to this recording before you say it.

Astounding.

It's just about as great as The Shot Heard Round the World. It might even be better.

Hearing Ron laugh after all the mayhem is just great.

phat

by phatass on Jun 30, 2007 12:07 AM CDT reply actions

I love them all, including Uecker's.

The thing about Uecker's call that I like is first, how quickly he knew it and secondly, how freaking loud the crowd is through his call. I mean, I'm sure Al (and everyone else who was there) could attest it was much louder, but it was just this huge WHOOOSH! and gives me chills listening to it. Really good stuff John thanks.

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 30, 2007 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Thank you

for posting these. I wanted to hear Pat and Ron as soon as the game was over. I had been yelling in my living room, and figured Ron must be yelling too. It's such a delight to hear his reaction.

Al, you're right, Kaspar did himself proud on this one. A nice set of calls that I can listen to all night.

by helen on Jun 30, 2007 2:22 AM CDT reply actions

Len

One thing I liked about Len's call was that after calling the home run, he stopped talking and let the action on the field speak for itself. If you watch the replay (not that I have a dozen times or so :) he just lets the images and crowd noise take over for a bit. I think, especially on TV, there wasn't much more to be said.

"Don't think; it can only hurt the ball club."

by Jesse Guam on Jun 30, 2007 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions

I really like...

... announcers who do this. They understand that people can see what's going on and want to savor the moment without any inane comments. Good for Len!

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Jun 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions

Brilliant

I don't think I could possibly count the number of times I've watched / listened to the call of both Len and Pat/Ron. I teared up when I saw it live, and I still tear up hours later. Absolutely amazing.

It looked bad, but I felt things turn around dramatically in the 4th when we got the 'strike 'em out, throw 'em out' double play. Ah, the importance of a catcher that can nail base stealers. That followed by Ramirez and his leaping snag to rob Braun of a hit to end the inning gave the Cubs the momentum back. From that point I felt that if the bullpen could hold them, that the offense would win it.

In the ninth, I was just hoping that Lee wouldn't bounce into a double play, and was happy when he got under one. Ramirez is the guy I wanted up there in that situation. It's too bad, what happened to Lee's power? But more, I can't recall the last time he had a hit in a big spot for the Cubs. He has 40 RBI, which is ok, but he's had chances for a lot more. Of course homers would fix that, I just don't know if we're gonna get it.

Anyway, I'm so happy I didn't abandon the game after Hill threw 90 to get through 3 innings, and you know, do something productive with an otherwise free day. I wish this team always rewarded me for such decision making.

by WittyUserName on Jun 30, 2007 3:23 AM CDT reply actions

For any of our hearing impaired friends:

Here's the transcript of the Pat and Ron broadcast:

Pat:

Cubs trail 5-4 and here's Ramirez with two down, driving in the air, deep left field, it's gotta chance...

Cubs win! Cubs win! Cubs win! Aramis Ramirez, a game winning two run homer! Cubs win again! 7 in a row!

Ron:

WHOOOOOAAA!!! YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!
YEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!
MWAH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

by eamuscatuli1881 on Jun 30, 2007 7:32 AM CDT reply actions

Possibly my favorite diary EVER!

What more could anyone want from a diary??

Great clips, great feeling. Chills each time I listen to both Cubs calls!

At work today, thank you SO much for making my lunch break!

MMMMM...Hebrew National

by Kinky Reggae on Jun 30, 2007 1:04 PM CDT reply actions

Wow

I don't comment much and haven't started any diaries before, so I thought I should contribute something for a change. Didn't think it would be anywhere near this popular though.

By the way, thanks to arhawkins for posting the Youtube version of the TV call!

by JohnM on Jun 30, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions