That whole playoff season was incredible. I lived across the river from downtown just off of University Ave SE. I swear I could go out at night during the playoff and WS games and hear the roar from the Dome. When they came home after beating Detroit, I walked over the 3rd Ave bridge to be a part of the celebration, thinking this was my one chance to be a part of the excitement. When they entered in from the right field doors to the field it was magical - unforgettable.
Little did I know that a friend of mine had 2 tickets to the WS. He offered his brother a ticket to game 7. His brother said if he couldn't have both tickets, he wouldn't go. Brother Steve invited me. My vocal cords have not been the same since. My only regret is that I didn't high-five governor Perpich when I passed him in the concourse after the game.
That whole '87 vibe is coming back to me. I hope that vibe goes all the way this year too.
I was in college in '87 when we beat Detroit in the ALCS. There was a vibe. I walked downtown and got into the Dome with thousands of others when the team came home from beating the Tigers to celebrate. The sense of relief/excitement for the state of Minnesota is hard to describe. That was so special.
In the end, I ended up being able to go to game 7 of the '87 series. Gaetti to Herby for the 3rd out in the 9th is etched in my brain.
I'm getting the same vibe this year. What a special team. With deeper starting pitching.