Was this the greatest game in World Series history? A lead-changing contest for the first nine innings, the Boston Red Sox took a two-run lead into the bottom of the eventful 10th inning. The Red Sox faithful moved to within one out of a long awaited World Series championship. One more out and this would be their first title since 1918. One out.
The Mets World Series was kept alive by Gary Carter’s two-out single which was matched by Kevin Mitchell, then Ray Knight. For Mets fans in the blink of a teary eye the score was tied and the cosmic momentum was headed in one direction. The sequence of Mookie Wilson’s “a little roller up along first…” and the Shea Stadium-rocking delirium that followed is forever chiseled in World Series history.
Direct from the Major League Baseball archives, this extraordinary television broadcast includes the quintessential drama of a Fall Classic, an iconic moment, and one unforgettable baseball game.
86 World Series Game 6 arrives on DVD with a 480i transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The image is quite soft. Colors are muted. Detail was lacking and the overall image had a fuzziness to it. It is a shame that MLB hasn't taken as much care with their vintage film footage compared to other sports. 6/10
Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 track. The audio presentation was fine with a clean broadcast commentary and crowd atmosphere. The optional radio play-by-play was enjoyable as well. 7/10