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Post by layzie on Aug 8, 2007 2:13:48 GMT -5
Bonds moves into eternity, assumes MLB home run recordSAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds raised both arms over his head like a prize fighter in victory, fists clenched -- and then he took off.
It was over at long last.
Like him or not, legitimate or not, he is baseball's new home run king.
Bonds hit No. 756 to the deepest part of the ballpark Tuesday night, and hammered home that very point. He broke Hank Aaron's storied record with one out in the fifth inning, hitting a full-count, 84 mph pitch from Washington's Mike Bacsik.
"I knew I hit it," Bonds said. "I knew I got it. I was like, phew, finally."
Later, he firmly and flatly rejected any suggestion that this milestone was stained by steroids.
"This record is not tainted at all. At all. Period," Bonds said.
Bonds sent the ball arcing high into the night, 435 feet into the right-center field seats.
"Thank you very much. I got to thank all of you, all the fans here in San Francisco. It's been fantastic," he said shortly after crossing home plate, his godfather, Willie Mays, at his side.
"I've got to thank my teammates for their support," Bonds said. "Through all of this, you guys have been strong, and you've given me all of the support in the world and I'll never forget it, as long as I live."
Conspicuous by their absence were the commissioner and Hammerin' Hank himself.
Though he was on hand for the tying homer three days ago, deciding to put baseball history ahead of the steroid allegations that have plagued the Giants slugger, Bud Selig wasn't there for the record-breaker.
Instead, he sent two emissaries, Major League Baseball executive vice president Jimmie Lee Solomon and Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.
"I congratulate Barry Bonds for establishing a new, career home run record. Barry's achievement is noteworthy and remarkable," Selig said in a statement. "While the issues which have swirled around this record will continue to work themselves toward resolution, today is a day for congratulations on a truly remarkable achievement."
Bonds also heard personally from the commissioner.
"Bud Selig called me after the game and congratulated me. I was very happy about that," Bonds said.
As for Aaron, he said all along he had no interest in being there whenever and wherever his 33-year-old mark was broken. He was true to his word, but he did offer a taped message of congratulations that played on the stadium's video board during a 10-minute tribute.
"It is a great accomplishment which required skill, longevity and determination," he said.
"Throughout the past century, the home run has held a special place in baseball and I have been privileged to hold this record for 33 of those years. I move over now and offer my best wishes to Barry and his family on this historic achievement.
"My hope today, as it was on that April evening in 1974, is that the achievement of this record will inspire others to chase their own dreams," he said.
To read rest of article: sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2965584
*boner* even if it did miss it by a good 3 minutes...bite me
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Post by taker1 on Aug 8, 2007 8:23:58 GMT -5
WOO!
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Post by Dictator of Karma: Juggernaut on Aug 8, 2007 9:38:48 GMT -5
I'm glad for him. As I said in the other topic, Congrats Barry.
here is the video if anyone wants to see it again.
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Post by T R W on Aug 8, 2007 9:41:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the congratulations guys. For $100 I'll sign an autograph.
For $50 I'll sign your girlfriend's boobs. lol
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Post by James Hardy on Aug 8, 2007 10:15:04 GMT -5
Congrats Barry.
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Post by T R W on Aug 8, 2007 10:26:58 GMT -5
Congrats Barry. Those are awesome! I make like $10 for each one sold.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2007 10:30:34 GMT -5
go bare-e
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Post by James Hardy on Aug 8, 2007 10:34:02 GMT -5
lol.
Anyway, my take on it. I'm not a huge baseball fan, so the fact that Barry Bonds may have cheated really has no effect on my feelings, it's just cool to see history, and it's nice to be one of the few people happy to see it happen.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2007 10:36:18 GMT -5
im glad i saw it last nite, i was sittting here about 1150, i was originally going to go upstairs and let my dogs outside, but i said, ok i'll wait till this atbat is over. i was originally going to just go upstairs when they got him to 3-2. luckily i didnt, PHEW.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2007 10:36:40 GMT -5
and i really wanted him to hit a triple for the cycle
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Post by mvpfan32 on Aug 8, 2007 10:41:04 GMT -5
i watched his whole at bat im happy about that. back to topic good for him. anyone here wanna guess how long he has it untill A rod breaks it ? i dont want him too but by the looks of it he probably will
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2007 10:44:06 GMT -5
prolly like 2012-2013
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Post by T R W on Aug 8, 2007 10:47:47 GMT -5
how ironic would me be hitting for the cycle when i hot that hr...lmao
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2007 11:37:49 GMT -5
Reg-gie Reg-gie Reg-gie.........oh wait
Good for him I suppose.
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Post by T R W on Aug 8, 2007 11:50:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the support my litte Bond-sters. Eat your vitamins, and say your prayers!
What'cha gonna do when Barry-mania runs wild on you Henry Aaron?
WHAT'CHA GONNA DOOOOOO!!!!!
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Post by Dictator of Karma: Juggernaut on Aug 8, 2007 13:04:08 GMT -5
barry bonds you are my best friend
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Post by T R W on Aug 8, 2007 13:11:11 GMT -5
barry bonds you are my best friend That's nice of you to say, but the only friends I have are me, and that guy rotting in prison for not snitching on me. I'm the Juggnaut now Bi-atch!
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Post by timebombversion420 on Aug 8, 2007 13:11:23 GMT -5
I love Barry Bonds always have since back in his Pittsburgh Pirate days whether he did or didnt do illegal stuff well it wouldnt bother me ..because he still did a remarkable goal...plus hes Barry Bonds hes freakin awesome
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Aug 8, 2007 13:21:46 GMT -5
I love TRW's gimmick, but I have absolutely no respect for Bonds at all and don't understand how any baseball fan possibly could applaud this either. Bonds is a cheater and a douche who's record will likely be shattered by A-Rod or Pujols in the future anyway.
You cheated baseball and got what you wanted, Barroids. Now ride off into the sunset so we'll never have listen to the sound of ESPN sucking you off any longer.
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Post by Mr.GT on Aug 8, 2007 13:30:23 GMT -5
I love TRW's gimmick, but I have absolutely no respect for Bonds at all and don't understand how any baseball fan possibly could applaud this either. Bonds is a cheater and a douche who's record will likely be shattered by A-Rod or Pujols in the future anyway. You cheated baseball and got what you wanted, Barroids. Now ride off into the sunset so we'll never have listen to the sound of ESPN sucking you off any longer. Thank you sir for taking the words out of my mouth. A cheater does not deserve a "Respect" Thread. And that 99 problems but a pitch aint one shirt has to be the lamest thing i've every seen, Get the shirt from tshirthell.com in my sig.
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