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"The Best Last Best Plane Ride Ever"

"The Best Last Best Plane Ride Ever"

On October 15, 1986, the New York Mets came back from a three-run deficit in the ninth and beat the Houston Astros in 16 innings to win the pennant. What followed, was one of the most infamous postgame celebrations in all of sports. Here is an animated version of the story that was directed, illustrated and animated by James Blagden for Victory Journal

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I don’t think this incident would’ve happened if it wasn’t for hard liquor.
— Kevin Mitchell
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You may also recognize James' work from Dock Ellis & the LSD No-No

The Art of Victory

The Art of Victory

34 x 34

34 x 34