Saturday, January 4, 2020

Perfect Game

World Series, back in '56,
Against the Brooklyn Dodgers,
Will always be remembered
And not just by some old codgers.

For the Yankee pitcher did what none
Had ever done before 
Or since - a perfect game,
With 2 to zip the final score.

Don Larsen was that pitcher
And, at 90, he just died.
His feat's not been repeated
Though some aces surely tried.

The ending, made immortal
In an image that still charms,
Shows the catcher, Yogi Berra,
Leaping into Larsen's arms.

I hope that record always stands,
Indelible in baseball lore -
Perfection in a Series game;
What fan could wish for any more?

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