Reggie tackles pitcher after home run

Reggie Jackson hits home run tackles pitcher

[J-PLeigh]

I've never seen both teams celebrate a homerun together like that, high level sportsmanship

[markcarr]

“And.. Jackson’s got him this time!!” 😂😆 That was EPIC ‼️

[antoniolozoda]

The way Jackson clapped his hands when his teammates carried the hall of famer to the dugout . Classic .😂😂😂

[LaMostraVia]

Love everything about this. The best is when he takes his batting helmet off to salute the crowd half way down the third base line 🤣🤣🤣

[dr.winstonsmith]

What a legend. Hits home run, does his trot, tackles the pitcher. Amazing.

[aafris]

Nothing like hitting a homer and then beating up the pitcher. Reggie ruled.

[dcaseng]

Back when baseball was truly exciting.

[map]

It was a thrill to be a young Yankee fan in the 70s. I was 11 in 77 when Yankee stadium was like the Bronx Zoo. Those guys were wild. How I miss those days.

[williamfarley]

I remember watching this as a kid in my parents room because they didn't want to watch baseball. I didn't understand why Reggie rushed the mound; it was epic!! I kept yelling for anyone to come see it on replay but they didn't care, lol. A nice special moment I had to myself.

[AT-sdqq]

I always loved how Winfield has his back and tackled the catcher.

[alfredodaniel]

I remember watching this live om WPIX in New York. I was maybe 13 or 14 at the time. Will never forget Jackson all smiles clapping while getting carried off 🤣🤣🤣

[DaDitka]

My dad, who died last year, is the biggest reason I became a baseball fan (he was a Cubs fan. I was White Sox. Go figure!). Anyway, he and I used to have arguments over whether Jackson was a great player or not. He didn't, I did. They were always friendly, mind you, and they never devolved into quarrels. He just thought he was more talk and less, combined with his poor defensive play. I thought his bat more than made up for it. And as Buddy Ryan once said, it isn't bragging if you can back it up (yeah, I know, a different sport, but we were both Bears fans).

At his memorial service last year, I told the crowd about this, and I concluded that part of what I said by saying this- "Dad, all I can say now is this - if I agreed with you, we would both be wrong."

The folks at the church had a good laugh. And so did I.

I miss you, Dad. And Reggie, thanks for the memories. I would happily put you on my Strat-o-Matic team any day.

[bullfrogpondshop]

I love how he made sure he scored the run before he started the fight, knowing he'd likely be ejected.

[tolopo]

This is why Reggie is universally loved. He didn't give an F what everybody thought. He'd showboat and watch his dingers leave the park. If players had a problem, Reggie was always willing to step up and talk about it LOL. No half-stepping from Mr. October

[morenteria]

Reggie had the best batting stance in the 80s. Pete Rose second. The way Reggie ran the bases after a home was so cool to me for some reason. 80s baseball was the best!

[RMR]

Jackson was a showman (and let's face it, a showboater.) I was at Yankee Stadium when he hit those three home runs in Game 6 of the '77 Series. I was 10 years old and it was magical. I was also there on opening day '78 when everyone threw their Reggie bars onto the field after he hit one. I had already eaten mine, LOL!

[DiogenesOfCa]

How come WWII footage looks like it was filmed yesterday and this looks like it was shot 200 years ago with a potato?

[w.s]

At least he crossed home plate before he started the fight😂😅🤣

[lukelyons]

That brush back wasn't even close to him

[plembonicities]

Reggie is a Yankee but we here in Philly also take pride in him...a native of Wyncote. Played with the heart of a lion.