… When we were there playing, they were all chanting, “Crackhead.” Hamilton: Yankee Stadium’s Yankee Stadium. Josh Hamilton swings during the 2008 Home Run Derby. This is the story, in oral-history form, of that legendary Home Run Derby: “That was kinda the culmination of, ‘Hey, this all paid off,’ ” he told The Post. He’s 37, living on his Texas ranch and raising his three daughters. In his first interview since he last played in 2015, Hamilton opened up about that magical night. With the 2018 All-Star Game set for Tuesday night in Washington, The Post recently spoke with numerous players, coaches and broadcasters who were there that night. “He was threatening to hit the ball outta the stadium.” “These balls weren’t scraping the back of the fence,” recalled Clint Hurdle, the NL All-Star manager. Not only did Hamilton swat 28 home runs in the Derby’s first round - an all-time record - but he did so with style, and eye-popping distance. He returned to the game in 2007, was traded to the Rangers before the ’08 season - and was about to put on a show that those who witnessed still talk about with awe. The troubled Rangers outfielder had been out of baseball for three years, repeatedly suspended over drug and alcohol issues that threatened his life. It was MLB’s sentimental send-off to the House That Ruth Built, three days stuffed with memories of a million magical Bronx moments.īut another was about to take place - Josh Hamilton’s Home Run Derby for the ages. Ten years ago this week, old Yankee Stadium hosted All-Star festivities for the final time. Mets star's Home Run Derby pitcher swapped after coach's injury Mariners slugger stuns Pete Alonso for second straight Home Run Derby: 'My heavens' Orioles star's sister becomes viral sensation during Home Run Derby Home Run Derby kid drilled in the face by 116 mph line drive in shocking scene
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