The Bronx Is Burning

What a great show! If you have not seen this show, and you are interested in baseball, you must take the time to take a look. I was nine when this was going on so this was very interesting to me.

The show is about New York City in 1977. The stories main ingredient is the New York Yankees and the controversy surrounding Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson, and George Steinbrenner. The good thing about this show is it also takes the time to show what else was going on in New York during this time period. Son of Sam, the heat wave, the race for mayor, and many other side stories get some good attention in this series.

It is hard to believe that the Yankees could have won anything with all the controversies, and explosive situations, that were going on. I am not a Yankee fan but could definitely feel what it would be like to be a Yankee fan during this time period. I remember watching the 1977 World Series and admiring players like Thurmon Munson, Willie Randolph, Lou Pinella, Reggie Jackson, Steve Garvey, and Davey Lopes. Again, this show sure got me to thinking about the past and my dreams to be a big leaguer. The show puts to rest any ideas that being a big leaguer is all glitz and glory. Watch the show. Remember your dreams. Reintroduce yourself to baseball gods.