I'm giving you a time machine and $10,000.

[gracecollector]

I'm giving you a time machine and $10,000 spending money (if you're about to run out, just bet on one of the games - you know the outcome) for tickets, beer, hot dogs and clothes (don't want to stick out like a sore thumb). You tell me which ten specific MLB games you're going to use it to go see.

My personal list...

1) 9/4/1891 - Cap Anson plays an entire game in a long white false beard, to silence critics saying he is too old.
2) 10/14/1908 - Cubs most recent World Series victory.
3) 4/12/1927 - Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, with Murderer's Row lineup. Waite Hoyt outduels Lefty Grove for the win. Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Al Simmons, Mickey Cochrane and Zack Wheat in the lineup for the Philadelphia Athletics.
4) 8/30/1930 - Cubs beat the Cardinals 16-4 at Wrigley, and Hack Wilson earns 6 of the single season record 191 RBI's he'll gather that year.
5) 10/1/1932 - Ruth's called shot at Wrigley, Game 3 of World Series.
6) 4/15/1947 - Jackie Robinson's first game
7) 9/28/1955 - Game One of World Series Dodgers vs. Yankees. I want to see Jackie Robinson steal home against Yogi Berra, and I want to be a part of Brooklyn's lone World Series win.
8) 4/30/1956 - Don Zimmer gets beaned in the head by Red's Hal Jeffcoat. Macabre, I know, but an important event in the career of the guy I collect.
9) 9/6/1995 - Ripken breaks Gehrig's streak.
10) 11/4/2001 - Game 7 of the Yankees/Diamondbacks World Series. I want to scream my head off after Grace starts the 9th inning rally.

 

[JoshHamilton]

I wouldn't go to any games. I'd spend the entire $10k wagering on the Sox winning the 2004 ALCS after they were down 3-0.

 

[gmarutiak]

I'm giving you a time machine and $10,000 spending money (if you're about to run out, just bet on one of the games - you know the outcome) for tickets, beer, hot dogs and clothes (don't want to stick out like a sore thumb). You tell me which ten specific MLB games you're going to use it to go see.

My personal list...

1) 9/4/1891 - Cap Anson plays an entire game in a long white false beard, to silence critics saying he is too old.
2) 10/14/1908 - Cubs most recent World Series victory.
3) 4/12/1927 - Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, with Murderer's Row lineup. Waite Hoyt outduels Lefty Grove for the win. Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Al Simmons, Mickey Cochrane and Zack Wheat in the lineup for the Philadelphia Athletics.
4) 8/30/1930 - Cubs beat the Cardinals 16-4 at Wrigley, and Hack Wilson earns 6 of the single season record 191 RBI's he'll gather that year.
5) 10/1/1932 - Ruth's called shot at Wrigley, Game 3 of World Series.
6) 4/15/1947 - Jackie Robinson's first game
7) 9/28/1955 - Game One of World Series Dodgers vs. Yankees. I want to see Jackie Robinson steal home against Yogi Berra, and I want to be a part of Brooklyn's lone World Series win.
8) 4/30/1956 - Don Zimmer gets beaned in the head by Red's Hal Jeffcoat. Macabre, I know, but an important event in the career of the guy I collect.
9) 9/6/1995 - Ripken breaks Gehrig's streak.
10) 11/4/2001 - Game 7 of the Yankees/Diamondbacks World Series. I want to scream my head off after Grace starts the 9th inning rally.

As a Cubbies fan, shouldn't you buy the seat next to Bartman, then grab his arm before he reaches out for the ball? Moises Alou would appreciate it!

 

[HPC]

I'm giving you a time machine and $10,000 spending money (if you're about to run out, just bet on one of the games - you know the outcome) for tickets, beer, hot dogs and clothes (don't want to stick out like a sore thumb). You tell me which ten specific MLB games you're going to use it to go see.

My personal list...

1) 9/4/1891 - Cap Anson plays an entire game in a long white false beard, to silence critics saying he is too old.
2) 10/14/1908 - Cubs most recent World Series victory.
3) 4/12/1927 - Opening Day at Yankee Stadium, with Murderer's Row lineup. Waite Hoyt outduels Lefty Grove for the win. Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, Al Simmons, Mickey Cochrane and Zack Wheat in the lineup for the Philadelphia Athletics.
4) 8/30/1930 - Cubs beat the Cardinals 16-4 at Wrigley, and Hack Wilson earns 6 of the single season record 191 RBI's he'll gather that year.
5) 10/1/1932 - Ruth's called shot at Wrigley, Game 3 of World Series.
6) 4/15/1947 - Jackie Robinson's first game
7) 9/28/1955 - Game One of World Series Dodgers vs. Yankees. I want to see Jackie Robinson steal home against Yogi Berra, and I want to be a part of Brooklyn's lone World Series win.
8) 4/30/1956 - Don Zimmer gets beaned in the head by Red's Hal Jeffcoat. Macabre, I know, but an important event in the career of the guy I collect.
9) 9/6/1995 - Ripken breaks Gehrig's streak.
10) 11/4/2001 - Game 7 of the Yankees/Diamondbacks World Series. I want to scream my head off after Grace starts the 9th inning rally.

As a Cubbies fan, shouldn't you buy the seat next to Bartman, then grab his arm before he reaches out for the ball? Moises Alou would appreciate it!

It wouldn't matter...it's the Cubs!

Try to change history and Alou would trip over his foot crashing headfirst into the wall completely missing the ball

:lol:

 

[Jedi500]

wouldn't go to a baseball game,

Just buy Babe Ruth Autographed baseballs or go back further and buy wagners

 

[nosterbor]

just one game. The Sandberg game in 84!

 

[A_Pharis]

If you're going to go back and buy Ruth and Wagner stuff, then you need to make sure not to bring it back with you since the items won't correctly age. Sure, they may be real sigs, but the authenticator would be like "wow, this ink is way too new".
You should put them in a steel storage case and bury them near your current home... or put them in a pre-paid safe deposit box.

 

[gracecollector]

I wouldn't go to any games. I'd spend the entire $10k wagering on the Sox winning the 2004 ALCS after they were down 3-0.

wouldn't go to a baseball game,
Just buy Babe Ruth Autographed baseballs or go back further and buy wagners

Prospectors. ::facepalm:: Doesn't anyone love the game itself?

 

[rehmus]

I wouldn't go to any games. I'd spend the entire $10k wagering on the Sox winning the 2004 ALCS after they were down 3-0.

+1

 

[cgilmo]

I wouldn't go to any games. I'd spend the entire $10k wagering on the Sox winning the 2004 ALCS after they were down 3-0.

wouldn't go to a baseball game,
Just buy Babe Ruth Autographed baseballs or go back further and buy wagners

Prospectors. ::facepalm:: Doesn't anyone love the game itself?

exactly what i was thinking

personally, I would go back to 1992 and watch geno and the canes get pummelled by bama


Then I would go to 95 and relive the entire world series.

 

[CubsWSchamps]

Il just list off some

All the 2003 playoffs game for the Cubs, cant pick one (maybe not Games 6 and 7 of the NLCS

2008 when the cubs were down 8-0 to the Rockies after a few innings or so

2008 NL Central clincher
Sandberg game, and Kerrys 20 k gam

1908 & 1907 when we won a WS, go to any of those games..

1880s and 1890s to see Cap Anson (Prolly when Cap wore the beard too)


Idk i have a ton i would wanna go to!

 

[James52411]

My list is a mix of great Cubs moments and great moments in baseball history.

10/14/1908 - Cubs most recent World Series clinching victory.
10/6/1926 - Babe Ruth hits 3 Home Runs in Game 4 of the World Series
4/15/1947 - Jackie Robinson's 1st Game
10/3/1951 - Bobby Thompson's Shot Heard Around The World
10/8/1956 - Don Larsen's Perfect Game in the World Series
10/1/1961 - Roger Maris 61st HR
5/12/1970 - Ernie Banks' 500th HR
4/8/1974 - Hank Aaron's 715th HR
6/23/1984 - The Sandberg Game (2 game tying HRs in Cubs' last at bat)
5/6/1998 - Kerry Wood's 20K Game

Honorable Mention:

2003 NLDS Cubs v. Braves Game 5 - Cubs clinch playoff series for first time since 1908 (I went to the game with my dad).
1938: Gabby Harnett's Homer in the Gloamin'
1984 NLCS Game 1: Cubs 13 - Padres 1
Pete Rose's 4192
1960 World Series Game 7- Mazeroski's HR
1975 World Series Game 6 - Fisk HR
1991 World Series Game 7 - Jack Morris game
1986 World Series Game 6 - Mets' Comeback
2004 World Series Game 4 - Red Sox break curse

 

[gracecollector]

My list is a mix of great Cubs moments and great moments in baseball history.

10/14/1908 - Cubs most recent World Series clinching victory.
10/6/1926 - Babe Ruth His 3 Home Runs in Game 4 of the World Series
4/15/1947 - Jackie Robinson's 1st Game
10/3/1951 - Robby Thompson's Shot Heard Around The World
10/8/1956 - Don Larsen's Perfect Game in the World Series
1/1/1961 - Roger Maris 61st HR
5/12/1970 - Ernie Banks' 500th HR
4/8/1974 - Hank Aaron's 715th HR
6/23/1984 - The Sandberg Game (2 game tying HRs in Cubs' last at bat)
5/6/1998 - Kerry Wood's 20K Game

Excellent list! Nicely balanced between decades too. Several games on your list were ones I considered.

Here are the keys to the DeLorean. The $10,000 is in the passenger seat.

Honorable Mention:

2003 NLDS Cubs v. Braves Game 5 - Cubs clinch playoff series for first time since 1908 (I went to the game with my dad).

Don't shake hands with yourself. The universe will explode.

 

[notjomommasclint]

1. 10/20/2004 game 7 2004 alcs, red sox come back from 3 games down.
2. 10/27/2004 game 4 2004 ws, red sox sweep cardinals
3. 7/24/1983 royals vs yankees, george brett erupts after home run is removed due to pine tar
4. 10/27/1991 game 7 ws twins vs braves, twins win 1-0
5. 10/1/1932 game 3 ws yankees vs cubs, babe ruth calls his homerun
6. 10/25/1986 game 6 ws red sox vs mets, buckner game... (i hate this game but the atmosphere would have been insane)
7. 4/17/1976 mike schmidt hits 4 home runs in one game
8. 7/11/1989 all star game bo jackson wins mvp
9. 4/8/1986 will clark takes nolan ryan deep in first mlb at bat
10. 7/13/1971 all star game detoit reggie jackson clears stadium with home run

 

[elmalo]

I would just want to se Joe DiMaggio play.

 

[James52411]

My list is a mix of great Cubs moments and great moments in baseball history.

10/14/1908 - Cubs most recent World Series clinching victory.
10/6/1926 - Babe Ruth hits 3 Home Runs in Game 4 of the World Series
4/15/1947 - Jackie Robinson's 1st Game
10/3/1951 - Bobby Thompson's Shot Heard Around The World
10/8/1956 - Don Larsen's Perfect Game in the World Series
1/1/1961 - Roger Maris 61st HR
5/12/1970 - Ernie Banks' 500th HR
4/8/1974 - Hank Aaron's 715th HR
6/23/1984 - The Sandberg Game (2 game tying HRs in Cubs' last at bat)
5/6/1998 - Kerry Wood's 20K Game

Excellent list! Nicely balanced between decades too. Several games on your list were ones I considered.

Here are the keys to the DeLorean. The $10,000 is in the passenger seat.

Honorable Mention:

2003 NLDS Cubs v. Braves Game 5 - Cubs clinch playoff series for first time since 1908 (I went to the game with my dad).

Don't shake hands with yourself. The universe will explode.

Thanks Brad! If you would, please have Doc Brown make sure the Flux Capacitor is in working order. Too bad that stinking Will Clark ruined the 1989 NLCS, because I would love to watch Gracie absolutely crushing it. Game 2: Cubs 9 - Giants 5; Grace goes 3-4 with a HR and 4 RBI.

 

[Adam G]

I'm not bustin' anyone's ballz but if you would "skip the games and get a bunch of autos" you're not much of a baseball fan. The thing that makes those autos even worth the ink they are written with is the actual events that build the legends throughout history. All we take with us is the memories we make, and the rest of us die entombed in our own debris "collected" over the years.

Anyways, here's a few I would go to see...

Hanks Aaron's last homerun
Albert Pujol's/Mickey Mantle's/Willie May's/Joe Friggin' Dimaggio's Debut
Lou Gehrig's Speech
Ted William's Last Game
Ty Cobb any day of any year
Nolan Ryan vs Robin Ventura
Bob Feller in his prime
Josh Gibson
Braves win 1995 World Series Game 6

 

[moxacaine]

I would love to go back and see Satchel Paige pitch in the ***** leagues when he was in his prime.

 

[MartinFFcollector]

I'd like to go to the stadium before practice when Bill Ripken posed with the infamous FF bat. Snap a few pics of my own. After practice I'd go over, grab that bat and run like I never have before.

Back to the Dodger game in '09? that we all left to get food and a ball landed in our box seats. A foul from Kemp or Loney IIRC.

A game with the Bash Brothers playing. Never was able to as a kid and always wanted to.

 

[Mozzie22]

I'd love to go back to and watch:

the 1869 Red Stockings play a few games
the 1927 Yankees play a few games
Musial hit 5 homers in a double header on 5/2/54
Ozzie's game five "Go Crazy" shot
McGwire hit number 62
Ripken break the streak
5/4/1929- Ruth and Gehrig combine for 4 homers (1 & 3)
6/3/32- Gehrig hits 4 homers
Game 7 of the 1982 WS
4/20/1978 Ozzie Smith makes the greatest defensive play in the history of baseball.

I was just going to say game 7 of all 10 of the Cardinals' World Series victories but I thought that was too easy... and painful for Cubs fans. :lol: