St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith was known for his athleticism, grace and flair on the field, so it's rather ironic that one of his most memorable moments was actually a postseason home run.
However, that's how it played out in Game 5 of the 1985 NLCS, as Smith's timely and unexpected power gave the Cardinals a walk-off victory over the L.A. Dodgers. The win gave the Cards a 3-2 series lead and helped pave their way to the World Series.
To that end, our friends at Next Impulse Sports have compiled this infographic with 5 little-known facts about Ozzie Smith's 1985 NLCS walk-off HR:
So what memorable moments will we take away from the 2014 MLB postseason? We'll find out soon enough as it all starts next week, with FOX Sports 1 providing live coverage of up to 8 of 10 NLDS games. Can't wait.
Editor's note: This is a sponsored post.
However, that's how it played out in Game 5 of the 1985 NLCS, as Smith's timely and unexpected power gave the Cardinals a walk-off victory over the L.A. Dodgers. The win gave the Cards a 3-2 series lead and helped pave their way to the World Series.
To that end, our friends at Next Impulse Sports have compiled this infographic with 5 little-known facts about Ozzie Smith's 1985 NLCS walk-off HR:
So what memorable moments will we take away from the 2014 MLB postseason? We'll find out soon enough as it all starts next week, with FOX Sports 1 providing live coverage of up to 8 of 10 NLDS games. Can't wait.
Editor's note: This is a sponsored post.
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