1986-1989 NBC Major League Baseball Theme

This theme debuted during NBC's coverage of the 1986 World Series. It wasn't the proper/main theme (a la for the "Game of the Week" along with postseason/All-Star Game coverage) until 1989 (their final year at covering baseball before CBS took over).
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[@tomwellman1554]

RIP Vin Scully, there will never be another one like you ever in our lifetime.

[@ahayling0222]

R.I.P VIn Scully 1927-2022.

[@karlc2869]

He and Joe are now going to call the World Series, the All-Star Game, the League Championship Series and of course, regular season games from up there in the skies with Dizzy Dean, Red Barber, Jim Simpson and Curt Gowdy hosting the pregame, halftime and post-game alongside Mickey Mantle, Billy Martin, Phil Rizzuto and Jackie Robinson.

[@Need4Speed_91]

RIP Gary Carter (1954-2012) :(

[@LeeSmith-bo9qi]

I'm 41 I was so lucky to be a 80s kids I remember the 86 mets I was 11 years old bk them I love the theme song and Saturday baseball on NBC dam time fly classic time I was so lucky, reds fan 4life

[@stevesausen7]

This music is so freaking awesome and gr8.

[@thisguyhere6641]

NBC was the place to be for baseball back in the day!

[@laklinka]

Voices of my youth!! I Remember it like it was yesterday.

[@karlc2869]

Godspeed, Vin. BTW please say hi to the likes of your fellow sports broadcasting greats on ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, TBS/TNT, CBC and ESPN as well as NWA/WCW and WWE including Pat Summerall, Dick Enberg, Bob Wolff, Dizzy Dean, Joe Garagiola (Sr.), Russ Hodges, Lon Simmons, Gorilla Monsoon, Curt Gowdy, Jack Buck, Dan Kelly, Foster Hewitt, Harry and Skip Caray, Pete Van Wieren, Ray Scott, "Hot" Rod Hundley, Chick Hearn, Johnny Most, Charlie Jones, Frank Gifford, Frank Glieber, Howard Cosell, Keith Jackson, Bob Prince, Bob Blackburn, Merle Harmon, Herb Carneal, Milo Hamilton, Bill Enis, Bill King, Gordon Solie, Fred Cusick, Ray Morgan, Chris Schenkel, Jim Gordon, Jim Simpson, Chuck Thompson, Bob Starr, Mel Allen, Red Barber, Lindsey Nelson and Ralph Kiner when you enter the heavens.

[@herschie91]

Awesome. I'm playing the 1989 NLCS in MLB: The Show, and this year you can use your own broadcast theme. Feels a little more authentic now!

[@MrT8599]

Two great World Series events happened with this theme. First: "Little roller up along first...BEHIND THE BAG! IT GETS THROUGH BUCKNER! HERE COMES KNIGHT AND THE METS WIN IT!" Bill Buckner's "goof" that sent Ray Knight to home plate and kept the New York Mets alive by winning Game 6 of the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox. Second: "High fly ball into right field! She i-i-i-i-is GONE! (long pause) In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened!" Kirk Gibson's famous Walk-off Home Run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Oakland Athletics. And they were both called by Vin Scully!

[@ishmlaldevontrious7914]

still mad at buckner tho? lol

[@robertbates649]

Remember the 1983 world series when the orioles beat the Phillies 4 games to one to win the world championship that was one of best moment of my life from Robert Bates

[@nelroy78]

RIP Vin Scully!

[@jonstefanik9400]

@@ishmlaldevontrious7914 Was never mad at Buckner.Stanley couldn't hold it down and fell apart.

[@harrymann5523]

“High drive to right field…SHE IS GONE!”

[@GoYanks610]

Thanks for posting NBC Saturday Baseball was so special. I miss those times

[@epaddon]

The greatest baseball theme ever composed for network baseball and it always sends a chill down my spine. NBC used it only for postseason games and the All Star Game in 1986-1988, while still using its earlier, inferior theme for the Game Of The Week (which was just an annoying repetitive riff on the NBC chimes). In 1989, NBC's final year of the GOTW, it used this theme the whole year. I wish they'd brought it back during their late 90s postseason broadcasts when my Yankees were playing.

[@RogersRoyal]

I remember this theme so well as I am a Mets fan and all and when this played in 1986 I got all hyped up for the games to follow. They don't make em like this anymore. Great theme and so memorable too.

[@HersheyChocolateChip]

RogersRoyal I can remember that year too because the St Louis Cardinals used this theme the year after and it took me years to find this until a few months ago.

[@JRodnumero1]

The first time this theme was used was the '86 World Series

[@mrfk9d]

So true...just great.

[@cameronwheatley3390]

Love this theme, listen to it every fall. Miss you Joe & Vin! #GoDodgers

[@karlc2869]

Vin and Joe are now reunited in heaven.

[@acetanahashi8045]

RIP Joe Garagiola

[@anthonyacosta6826]

I remember this theme when Will Clark was named MVP of the 1989 NLCS when the SF Giants beat the Cubs in 5 games! It was also the final NBC baseball broadcast … miss the days of Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek. ⚾️❤️

[@russellleblanc1539]

Back when all them lady's sported that Bush and males mustaches were partially colored white on the brim. Yew know the golden age of putting plastic over your couches.

[@scottlowman.1044]

Love it! 80s baseball Saturdays you can't go wrong!

[@Tech170]

Youngsters like Oil Can Boyd?! Damn I'm getting old!

[@Baltimorehop]

A long time ago (8 years to be exact) someone by the name of fgarcia20 said this song was a "boring fucking tune..." When God bless him and to each their own however, this theme ROCKS! I remember that October night when the Mets beat Boston to win the '86 World Series. I was in College in night school and didn't find out until I got home. Thank God for VCR's. I recorded the game and listened to this ending theme for about a week. My God the memories are ageless.

[@kfodom]

RIP Vin Scully, 1927-2022.

[@Need4Speed_91]

4:26 Joe Garagiola: "Somehow baseball always manages to come up with that great sixth and seventh game."

[@Sampson678]

Amen to that!! If you hear this theme and aren't moved to getting those sping tingling hairs or even tears (yes I'm almost crying listening to this) then you weren't a fan of baseball in the 80's...this is a timeless classic and one of the great sports theme's of all time....thank you so very much for posting!!

[@karencronin1414]

MIKE C I was fortunate to record this live on on a high quality beta max tape and as soon as the technology became available to transfer it onto DVD which I still enjoy to this day. Not only is Gault amazing; but also Harry Coyle, which many people don't realize was a visionary, an icon and a genius as a producer for NBC sports who saw the talent of Gault and had the wisdom to put this production together. I agree with the other posts that NBC, if they ever get baseball back should use this theme. The audience it would draw, especially among the boomers would be extraordinary. My thanks to Terry for posting this masterpiece. What a great memory it evokes.

[@adamsoboleski6857]

Song is so heartbreaking as an 86 Red Sox fan. But it is perhaps the best intro/theme sports songs. Very dramatic. Bring it back someday.

[@maclairetx]

I am a Mets fan but Adam we have something in common. We were delighted about this matchup because Yankee fans were ready to lose their minds. Sox were my favorite AL team because they are the one team in the AL that gives the Yankees fits annually (not including 2019). The Astros may have joined them.

[@stats1233]

It was fall 1986 and my love for sports and the New York Mets first began. I was nine.

[@davidfeldman9679]

I was 12

[@stevesausen7]

They should all be using this great music all the mlb tv networks.

[@jerseyoldschool]

Even as a lifelong Yankee fan, I must say that Vin Scully is an absolute American treasure!! Probably the greatest announcer of my generation. I grew up listening to Yankee legends Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Frank Messer, as well as Mets legends Lindsay Nelson, Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. But for me, Vin Scully is the voice of our baseball summers and postseasons! Man I miss the NBC Game of the Week on Saturday afternoon and on Monday night! Baseball always seemed to look better on NBC!!

[@DKTCHIKC]

Since everyone is rebooting old shows, why not do one for old themes? NBC has the rights to this one. Can you imagine your favorite team that’s on NBC Sports Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston etc....and hear the theme of MLB Game of the Week? THAT WOULD BE FREAKING AWESOME 😎🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️!

[@joesloadeddiaper3007]

ESPN should purchase the rights to this theme and use it for their baseball telecasts.

[@johnletendre3292]

Kim, Maybe Emberg and Scully in there Prime, but right now there in there 80's and 90's! Btw I also miss the NBC Game of the Week Coverage and Presentation but whether Baseball realizes it or not, so does Baseball! Baseball's National Coverage and Ratings and NATIONAL INTEREST have never been the same since they took the GOTW away from NBC and put the emphasis on Cable!

[@johnletendre3292]

No, he's already failed at both FOX and Turner, so not a good move! Besides, NBC already has Bob Costas and Al Michaels in house, if that does happen? (OMG I hope it does!)

[@blademountain6691]

Kim Martin If NBC gets the rights back to the WS, not only do they probably use the CSN theme, but they probably hire Jon Miller.

[@johnletendre3292]

Micheals and Costas, though sadly, both of them are aging as well!! NBC was the last over the air network to show Baseball any love!! FOX throws Baseball a Ton of Money, but couldn't tell you the difference between a Baseball or a Hockey Puck. And Televise Baseball with the attitude and enthusiasm that they are OBLIGATED too, and not because they want to? (Let's get this World Series Over with attitude! )

[@RobertoLopez-xb1mj]

RIP Dick Enberg & Joe Garagiola

[@TheRetro64]

"Hey Wade, hey John, hey Bruce, hey Calvin...hey, Boston, hold your head up. You gave it your best shot and came up a buck short. We'll be back." I liked those musical tributes to the two teams after Game 7. For the Red Sox the song they played was, "Don't Look Into My Eyes" as we see the Boston players crying, and then for the Mets the song was "I Can See the Limelight" while we see the Amazins celebrate.

[@oak71]

I remember this song from the 1988 World Series.loved it. Along with Vin Scully on play by play. Damn! That's baseball.

[@karlc2869]

NBC is back doing national MLB games, albeit on Peacock. However, they will simulcast one MLB game on the main NBC network for the first time since 2000.

[@bgiles26]

1986 World Series opening showing the home staduims; Shea Stadium and Fenway Park.

[@maclairetx]

Debuted during Game 7 as I recall. Certainly the best theme song for a sports event.

[@heclove816]

Mets vs REDSOX '86!!!...that comes to mind and forever will be in my heart...cause ive come full circle now...IM A FREAKIN BOSTON REDSOX FAN!!!!LOL ...and forever a METS FAN!!!...New york and BOSTON FOREVER!!! ..Yeaaaaah!!!..

[@TheBearCave]

I cannot begin to thank you enough for posting this!!! What a great feeling to feel the goosebumps on my arms from the memories ... Such an amazing time in TV History.... They just don't make them like the used to. Oh, and God rest his soul, how Casey Stengel would have loved it.... THANKS FOR THE SMILES!!

[@therealestwon]

I recall this theme very well. It's great to reminisce on it because it was when I began following baseball in 1989.

[@LAFan]

The 1988 World Series. She is gone! RIP Vinny and Joe. 🙏🙏🕊🕊

[@DKTCHIKC]

REST IN PARADISE MR SCULLY 🥲🥲🥲🥲💔💔💔💔

[@davidfeldman9679]

1986 World Series!!

[@wendellrounds9268]

Loved watching baseball on NBC when I was a kid

[@MrMojoRisinII]

I can remember the 1986 World SAeries between the Mets and Red Sox and watching the credits rolling to this theme. Great memories...

[@jmn327]

In the DVD pack that includes every game, they keep in the commercial bumps (i.e. Vin Scully reading the sponsors ads); they play it during that. Also, during the "end credits" of Game 7.

[@fsu99natchamp]

I was 7 yrs. old...and this was the first World Series I remember. Being a NYC native...and though I am a Yankees fan...it was still a joyous occasion watching the Red Sox have it handed to them in such GRAND fashion. I have had this tune stuck in my head for 24 years now (now 31) and the imprint of Vin Scully calling a baseball game and doing the closing credits of this series will always be with me. THIS WAS BASEBALL AT IT'S BEST!!!

[@mrfk9d]

Thanks for posting....Dynamic powerful Theme song ...we remember it well.

[@stephenjackson7099]

NBC this was it

[@StukInBuf]

IIRC, this theme was first used for the 1986 World Series.

[@kascnef]

mets vs red sox.

[@nycdweller]

Best theme song ever!!

[@MNsportsnut]

I think this theme was used in the 1987 LCS. I have an old VHS with ALCS Game 5 that season when the Twins clinched in Detroit.

[@gatoradio]

Oh... this brings back the memories of the '86 Mets! You gotta believe! :o)

[@willmack5909]

Metsy Metsy Metsy, not Mama, not Papa, Metsy! METSY METSY METSY!!!!!!!!!!! (Casey Stengel)

[@stephenjackson7099]

NBC always came. .out with that music. Love it

[@fsu99natchamp]

I contacted Gault a long time ago trying to get info about this theme. He said he didn't write it. I informed the person who posted this but I guess he didn't care to update the info.

[@seanfullertonmusic9885]

"The National Broadcasting Company. Now in it's 7th decade in bringing you baseball's memories....baseball's milestones...baseball's magical moments...and baseball's miracles. NBC Sports proudly presents, The Major League Baseball Game Of The Week."

[@Mryrhodesian]

I remember maybe it was the 80's NBC had this one opening I think during World Series where they would show a very rapid look through baseballs history year by year. Would love to see it again. It was accompanied by percusion instruments.

[@jasonrfoss248]

Mryrhodesian I believe it was in the broadcast of 1983 All-Star game where they have that.

[@nymetsfan9121]

omg my dad recorded game 7 of the 86 world series live and he showed it to me ill tell you all it look great he recorded the game and post game celebration and the parade as the late greta phil rezzuto said(im a huge mets fan by the way)god bless this great sport of baseball

[@MisterWub]

Been looking for this for YEARS!!!

[@williewesley8724]

I love Saturday Baseball in the 80’s

[@benm7807]

Anytime I throw a ball in softball this is constantly going through my head!

[@brycemcneil4404]

"I think we could sum it all up, each and every one of us: We gave it our best shot. As did the Giants and the Cubs. And it's the Giants who go to the World Series, beating the Cubs 3 to 2 and we get the BART Series, the Bay Area Rapid Transit. The series that will be played in the memory of A. Bartlett Giamatti; there's a sweetness to that thought. It's over for us. Time to surrender the stage. And the Giants have won the pennant. For Tom Seaver and for Mike Schmidt, this is Vin Scully saying 'So Long!' for the last time from San Francisco."

[@daboys1215]

My high school days. Sweet memories.

[@EwingOil]

I love this music! It is on my 1986 Mets tape and I've been trying to find it for years. Thank You!

[@nycdweller]

I have the game 7 credits & music on VHS. Love this tune.

[@JasonDelarosa2000]

I remember seeing an intro with this theme on ESPN Classic when I was in elementary school.

[@cjs121675]

This was one of the BEST baseball themes EVER. I miss this theme because when I heard it; it was time for BASEBALL! I loved the peacock's presentation of baseball better than CBS's and now- FOX- I HATE FOX baseball's presentation with a passion.

[@Game-zn8gv]

Old school MLB theme.

[@TMC1982Part2]

FOX has turn baseball on TV into a sheer mockery, with their MTV/video game approach. You have a smug, unpassionate so-and-so like Joe Buck, who's only there because of his dad. You have a way past his prime Tim McCarver. And you have a host in Jeanne Zelasko, who has absolutely no clue in what she's talking about most of the time. As the years go by, the more I long for the good ole days of Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek and Bob Costas on NBC and Al Michaels, Jim Palmer and co. at ABC.

[@nycdweller]

A terrific theme indeed

[@EDEEB7]

Looking for all the 80s baseball show themes. That's an awesome start! Thanks so much!

[@SpirkTrekker42]

It's Vin Scully who Dana Scully was named for! YAY! Now I know what his voice sounds like :)

[@KNS1996DFS]

Simply the best sports theme of all time, in my opinion. I don't remember Game Six of the '86 Series, but I remember Game Seven and this theme perfectly.

[@jmn327]

I was only an infant in 1986, so buying the DVD's from the Mets/Sox series introduced me to this theme. Nice.

[@cameronwheatley3390]

NBC's Baseball team in the 80s all time fav! Scully, Garigiola, Kaat, Costas ... and this theme!

[@johnletendre3292]

Cameron it was Tony Kubek not Jim Kaat! OMG they did Baseball right, I would of loved to see them do this last classic series between Cleveland and The Cubs! Bob Costa or AL Michaels? who would be the lead??

[@peanut389]

All made Baseball what it is today PERIOD!

[@williamkanejr3233]

Jim Kaat did CBS in the 90s

[@crgray1979]

The best baseball theme ever

[@rrvtjd]

Awesome theme! This brings back great World Series memories from my high school years. Thank you!

[@raybejar7074]

Iconic theme! You get goose bumps hearing it! Facts!

[@DodgerFan1988]

Visions of Hank Arron hitting hr 715, and Carlton Fisk waving the ball fair.

[@fsu99natchamp]

@BatmanFan1966 Same here, except I was 7 YEARS OLD!!! lol I have the VHS of Game 7 with the video of this on there....wish I had the equipment to transfer it to a digital file.

[@openmind1966]

Remember this well, and unfortunately this very situation. Oil Can Boyd never persevered, and Joe Garigiola was so correct. However the music was great...thanks for sharing

[@holtridge]

I love this song. Mets 1986!!!!

[@PhillyCYOSports]

A majestic theme

[@shermanngjazz]

This theme would be the perfect alarm so you can get energized for the day and watch some baseball when the day ends.

[@RossLipter]

Weekday afternoon postseason baseball on NBC with the crisp autumn air.

[@penske369]

wow, a nice song, then a random audio clip of Casey Stengal! I LOVE IT!

[@luvthoseclips]

I only remember this theme from the 1989 NLCS, (Giants vs. Cubs). Still have this in my video library, with the great Vin Scully behind the mic.

[@jeffmooney5884]

This song was featured in a 1988 Chicago Bulls season video, believe it or not, in the part documenting the NBA All-Star Game from that year

[@Need4Speed_91]

Even though NBC did not use this theme song back in 1995, whenever I think of my Braves beating the Indians in the World Series that year, this theme song pops into my mind

[@trainboyrob]

I get shivers when vin scully says shea stadium in new york

[@jasonryan6247]

This and CBS and ESPN 90s baseball intro were the best

[@RetroJR3379]

If NBC get MLB back I hope they bring back this theme song!

[@keyabethomas3785]

This song is awesome and I love it!!!!

[@firstpres2002]

I don't know about that. Walk around Boston wearing a Bill Buckner jersey, and you could be putting yourself in danger.

[@timothy4545]

Most of us forget about Tony Kubek may Tony RIP also.

[@KNS1996DFS]

Why, thank you for the plug.

[@dolphinbuc]

All I see are players in slow motion when I hear this.The best baseball intro music of all time.Right behind the Atlanta Braves music from 1978.That used to get me pumping.

[@crgray1979]

Peacock should bring back this classic theme

[@Ballplayer300th]

Amen.

[@osvalcs_]

''Have you driven a Ford, lately?''

[@billny33]

I don't know why, but I can picture an R&B singer from the 80s like Lionel Ritchie singing over this track belting something out about how bad he wants his girl back. Maybe it's the second part at 0:23 that makes me think of this lol

[@HersheyChocolateChip]

billny33 im dying lmao