Was it really the greatest Fall Classic ever? Five games were decided by one run. Four of the games were won on the very last plate appearance. Three games went extra innings. Two managers played a seven-game chess match. One run was scored in the Game 7, 10-inning masterpiece.
Add in Kirby Puckett’s Game 6 for the ages, a power-hitting third base tandem, Kent Hrbek providing a lift at first, a rookie rising above the tension, veteran power, clutch pitching led by the wizened Jack Morris, plus a relentless and dynamic Atlanta Braves team–and yes, it was the Greatest World Series ever played.
This beautifully-packaged seven-DVD collection contains every pitch, hit, sterling defensive play, and ear-popping Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome memory along with each glorious Minnesota Twins 1991 World Series championship moment. The collection displays the heroics of Dan Gladden, Gene Larkin, Chuck Knoblauch, Chili Davis and Brian Harper, plus the steadying leadership of Manager Tom Kelly. A special DVD audio feature allows fans to watch the World Series television broadcast and listen to the Twins Radio Network announcers! Yes, it was the greatest World Series and the proof is in the seven games digitally preserved in this DVD trophy.
91 World Series arrives on DVD with a 480i transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.33:1. These are the original 1991 television broadcasts and considering the vintage they are quite nice overall. Colors were good with the almost impossible beauty of the green field to the crisp white Twins uniforms. The reds on the braves unis are really well saturated. Detail was decent with some inherent softness in the image sometimes. It is nice to know that classic sport moments like these are being preserved for future generations to enjoy. 7/10
Audio is provided by a Dolby 2.0 tracks that include the original TV Broadcast commentary as well as a DVD exclusive option to listen to the Twins Radio Network announcers. Both tracks were crisp and clean with my overall choice being the Twins home announcers because of their passion for their beloved Twins. 7/10
