Robin Ventura. (Photo Credit: Getty Images, By: Donald Miralle)
As of 670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary on January 3rd, the station has begun to reveal (in chronological order) the Top 100 Chicago Sports Stories that have occurred since they first went on the air 20 years ago. Once all 100 of these “flashbacks” have been revealed, fans will be able to vote for which stories they believe are the most significant in the 20 year history of The Score. To see all of the Flashbacks that The Score has posted so far, please visit 670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary page.
August 4, 1993 – Robin Ventura charges Nolan Ryan
After Nolan Ryan beamed the then 26-year-old Robin Ventura with a fast ball last in the 1994 season, no one could’ve guess what happened next.
Instead of simply trotting to first base, Ventura charged the mound with his sights set on the 46-year-old Ryan.
Though Ryan was 20 years older than the young Ventura, Ryan secured the youngster in a headlock and repeatedly punched him in the head until catcher Iván Rodríguez was able to separate the two.
Both benches cleared, and Ventura was ultimately ejected. Ryan, however, stayed in the game and didn’t allow a hit for the rest of his start.
The video of the now infamous brawl is played before the start of every Texas Rangers game.
Check out the video below!
The Score will continue to release a new Flashback each weekday until they reach 100. Check back tomorrow for a new one, or check out all of the previous Flashbacks: 670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary »
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I wonder if the Ranger fans have seen this version on YouTube that poses a different angle of that fight—one that asks the question of did Ventura beat up Ryan. Here’s the video: http://goo.gl/6R3Su
January 18, 2012 at 9:57 am