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Game 5 1980 NLCS Phillies vs Astros

Episode Summary

This episode of In the Zone we look at the deciding Game 5 of the 1980 NLCS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros. In what many consider to be the greatest League Championship Series ever we look back and discuss why?? We look at this game and talk about the pressure both teams faced. The managerial decisions of Dallas Green. How important Pete Rose was to the Phillies. Did Nolan Ryan choke? And compare that era of baseball to today’s. We also discuss the legacy of the late great Joe Morgan. All this and more on In the Zone!!!

Episode Notes

This episode of In the Zone we look at the deciding Game 5 of the 1980 NLCS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros. In what many consider to be the greatest League Championship Series ever we look back and discuss why?? We look at this game and talk about the pressure both teams faced. The managerial decisions of Dallas Green. How important Pete Rose was to the Phillies. Did Nolan Ryan choke? And compare that era of baseball to today’s. We also discuss the legacy of the late great Joe Morgan. All this and more on In the Zone!!!