Memories Of The 1996 World Series

Posted by admin on January 14, 2009 under World Series | Read the First Comment

I was watching the MLB Network tonight (I can’t say how much I love this network and can’t wait to see it watch it during the season) and they showed the 1996 World Series. For me this wasn’t just the start of their dynasty in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, but it was the first time I saw the team play in a World Series.

Looking back now the players like Derek Jeter, Andy Petite (Andy, take the next offer from the Yankees) and Mariano Riveria looked so young. Now, they’re talking about the players I grew up watching retiring in the near future. I can’t believe it was 13 years ago.

There were the everyday players like Paul O’Neil, Bernie Williams and Charlie Hayes who made the team so great and likeable. How many players are there on the Yankees like that anymore? The Yankees were also the underdogs back then. When was the last time that you remember the Yankees being underdogs (not including last season).

It makes me wonder if there were be another team as special as the 1996 team with a world series as exciting as that one. The other championships were amazing, but for me this will always be the most special. I guess a good place to start would be with the Yankees winning their 27th championship in 2009, but could this team be as special as the 1996 team.

Of course, I also have to mention the World Series Parade. My friends and I, skipped school and packed into a car to wade through three feet of confetti and see our favorite players in person. Even if we got lost on the way back, it was worth it!