The Most Beautiful Sight In Sports

**KMK** · 07-01-2009 11:54 PM

Ken Griffey Jr's swing. Turn off the sound as not to be distracted by the horrible background music.

**AThornquist** · 07-01-2009 11:59 PM

I disagree. Steroids aside, Barry Bonds had a textbook, picture-perfect swing. That is the purdiest swing, IMO.

**KMK** · 07-02-2009 12:16 AM

Let's compare:

**AThornquist** · 07-02-2009 12:32 AM

See, and he even swings more quickly than Griffey!

Both of their swings are good. Unfortunately that second video of yours is not one of Barry's better swings (though it sure popped that ball nicely).

**LawrenceU** · 07-02-2009 07:36 AM

I like them both, but the sweetest swing ever was Ted Williams. No steroids, no drugs, no batting gloves, just talent, study, and lots of work.

**awretchsavedbygrace** · 08-27-2009 05:07 PM

Since it says "in sports"...

**Beoga** · 08-27-2009 05:22 PM

Maybe it is because I am a Marineer fan and am partial, but Griffey has the prettiest swing I have ever seen.

**AThornquist** · 08-27-2009 05:50 PM

The most beautiful thing in sports in my opinion would be awesome table tennis rallies. I'm not talking about backyard ping pong but table tennis, which is extremely competitive and widely popular in much of Europe and Asia especially. North America is catching on but it has been slow. *sigh* My favorite players would be some of the most popular guys such as Liqin, Ma Lin, Primorac, Boll, Hao, etc.

Oh, and Michael Jordan was super fun to watch too. His buzzer shots were beautiful.

**Marrow Man** · 08-27-2009 09:21 PM

I thought it might be Francisco Cabrera's swing in the 1992 NLCS...

J/K. The most beautiful thing in professional sports is when the Yankees lose. Everybody knows that.

**Backwoods Presbyterian** · 08-27-2009 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Marrow Man

I thought it might be Francisco Cabrera's swing in the 1992 NLCS...

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**Michael Doyle** · 08-27-2009 10:45 PM

Griffeys swing hands down. Had it not been for the injury bug, we would have a much different look atop the all time home run leaders.

**Bladestunner316** · 08-27-2009 11:17 PM

Griffey for sure has one of the best swings ever!

***VictorBravo*** · 08-28-2009 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by Bladestunner316

Griffey for sure has one of the best swings ever!

Right. Besides, he's our hometown guy who came back.

**LawrenceU** · 08-28-2009 07:13 AM

I still vote for Williams. His swing was perhaps the most efficient swing in the game. It might not be as 'poetic' in its motion, but it is classic, smooth, compact, consistent, and most of all effective.

If you like hitting you should read his book, The Science of Hitting. Not only is it a classic, it will pop your eyes open to what constitutes a good baseball swing. Griffey's swing contains almost all the elements. Almost.

**puritanpilgrim** · 08-28-2009 07:36 AM

I like them both, but the sweetest swing ever was Ted Williams. No steroids, no drugs, no batting gloves, just talent, study, and lots of work.

**Marrow Man** · 08-28-2009 08:42 AM

Remember Bonds' old team mate in SF Will Clark? He was not a big HR hitter, but he had a beautiful swing.

**LawrenceU** · 08-28-2009 08:44 AM

Yes, he did have a sweet swing.

**NDHSR** · 08-28-2009 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by LawrenceU

I still vote for Williams. His swing was perhaps the most efficient swing in the game. It might not be as 'poetic' in its motion, but it is classic, smooth, compact, consistent, and most of all effective.

If you like hitting you should read his book, The Science of Hitting. Not only is it a classic, it will pop your eyes open to what constitutes a good baseball swing. Griffey's swing contains almost all the elements. Almost.

I agree with Lawrence on this one.
I also must disqualify Bonds since he looks like he is going into battle with all of the protective gear he would wear and because he was a dead pull hitter.

**Andres** · 08-28-2009 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by LawrenceU

I like them both, but the sweetest swing ever was Ted Williams. No steroids, no drugs, no batting gloves, just talent, study, and lots of work.

YouTube - Ted Williams hitting

"God could come down from heaven and even He couldn't throw it past me"
Not the most humble guy, eh?

**LawrenceU** · 08-28-2009 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Andres

Originally Posted by LawrenceU

I like them both, but the sweetest swing ever was Ted Williams. No steroids, no drugs, no batting gloves, just talent, study, and lots of work.

YouTube - Ted Williams hitting

"God could come down from heaven and even He couldn't throw it past me"
Not the most humble guy, eh?

Nope, not when he was young; at least not about his hitting. If I can find it I will find that quote in context. It is rather curious hyperbole.

**Wannabee** · 08-28-2009 02:12 PM

The most beautiful sight in sports happened New Years day 1987, in Pasadena.

Larger image here.

After the Sun Devils went 10-1-1 in the 1986 regular season, they then had to face Michigan in the Rose Bowl. A hard-fought battle went the Sun Devils’ way despite the fact that they were down early. The Devils won 22-15; quarterback Jeff Van Rapphorst was named MVP.

**awretchsavedbygrace** · 08-28-2009 02:43 PM

**Unashamed 116** · 08-28-2009 03:38 PM

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3ykWbu2Gl0

For those that are looking for something beautiful.

**coramdeo** · 08-28-2009 04:41 PM

The prettiest thing in sports today has to be a parking spot at the new Cowboy
stadium...........only $75.00 per game!

**ReformedWretch** · 08-28-2009 08:02 PM

I was expecting this!

**Radical_Pilgrim** · 08-28-2009 08:09 PM

Funny Will Clark was mentioned. When I was a little kid at a Tigers game, we were jeering and taunting him as he warmed up. He didn't seem too happy. He proved it in the 4th inning when he jacked a homer within a few seats of us. Thankfully, my Tigers still won the game. But that was a moment for a kid, lol.

**raekwon** · 08-28-2009 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by Marrow Man

The most beautiful thing in professional sports is when the Yankees lose. Everybody knows that.

Indeed.

Sigh. Just about brings tears to my eyes every time. Lovely.

***Joshua*** · 11-17-2009 03:38 PM

This could be the most beautiful sight in Sports, if it were to happen!

**KMK** · 11-17-2009 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Joshua

This could be the most beautiful sight in Sports, if it were to happen!

Where in the world did you dig up this thread?

***Joshua*** · 11-17-2009 03:47 PM

Originally Posted by KMK

Originally Posted by Joshua

This could be the most beautiful sight in Sports, if it were to happen!

Where in the world did you dig up this thread?

Well, Pastor, on the Puritan Board, of course.

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