Yankees legend Bucky Dent makes key contribution to Game 3 vs. Red Sox originally appeared on The Sporting News
Bucky Dent put the pinstripes back on Thursday night.
The New York Yankees needed some positive mojo for the decisive Game 3 of their AL Wild Card clash with the Boston Red Sox, and so they called on the legend.
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Dent, on the anniversary of his famous home run to beat Boston in Fenway Park, threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
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Dent’s home run came on Oct. 2, 1978, 47 years ago.
The matchup then was Game 163, with the teams tied for a playoff spot and needing to play an extra game to figure it out.
The Yankees trailed 2-0 in the seventh inning when Dent stepped into the box.
He lofted a three-run home run over the Green Monster for a 3-2 lead, and the Yanks eventually held on to win 5-4.
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Dent played for the Yankees from 1977-82 (and managed them for a couple seasons), but he’d never have a more memorable moment than this one, which propelled the Yankees to a second consecutive World Series title.
And these Yankees are now hoping he’s a good luck charm in the Bronx for another huge rivalry game.
