NLDS Game 1: Halladay's historic no-hitter in the NLDS against the Reds

[@carthagecentral3893]

For a number of years I used to drive the team bus for the Jays. As the senior player, "Doc" always sat behind me and unlike a lot of players who use the bus time to blow off steam and joke around, Doc was always quiet and dignified and the players respected that. One of the rules of driving for the team is that you don't bother them with small talk and you certainly don't ask for autographs, but at the end of the 2009 season it was obvious that Doc was going to be traded before the next season. I went to the Jays store in the stadium, bought a Halladay shirt and asked the equipment man if he could get Doc to sign it. Doc signed it and gave it back to me when boarding the bus and I thanked him for it and wished him well wherever he ended up. He was always a classy player and individual and among the best Jays players of all time, I was shocked to hear about his death and my sympathies and thoughts go to his family. I have never worn the shirt and it is one of my most treasured mementos of my time with the Jays.

[@franklinbunn2346]

So cool man 👌 RIP Halladay

[@user-fr6qn9xl9e]

Small world. Do you still work for the Jay's in some capacity?

[@jamesacevedo3714]

Great story what a memory

[@215JETS]

Great story man, Thanks for sharing. I know he was a Great Blue Jay but he will always be Family to the Phills as well..

[@basescleared]

wonderful story, thank you so much for sharing. rest easy doc

[@competitorcycle1235]

Rest In Peace Roy Halladay.

[@ronski39]

RIP.

[@Raptor3614]

Damn shame I look up to this man.

[@RedemptionKing28]

So heartbreaking...

[@finalfight4001]

Competitorcycle Q

[@SuperStrik9]

I'm in shock :-(

[@JustinLeusner]

RIP Roy Halladay.... This guy’s last name is on the first ever sports apparel that I have. This man was my role model when I was a kid. This Cy Young winner was my favorite player on my favorite team. This Perfect Game pitcher is one of my favorite players throughout all sports. Harry Leroy Halladay III... 🙏Please keep his family and him in your prayers

[@mixedairsoft4323]

rest easy legend.

[@ObiWanKenobi]

That last out was such a good play by the catcher

[@SuperDuffyj]

CHOOCH

[@7-11slurpees5]

Obi-Wan Kenobi Chooooch

[@user-yt5rr6js9q]

CHOOOOOOOOOCH

[@d34-h5b]

CHOOOOOCH

[@65byteme]

He did have to navigate that bat. Had he been safe, I wonder if that was grounds for appeal? Not sure the bat is allowed on the field of play.

[@OliverSportsMedia]

2007-2011 the Phillies were amazing.

[@joealvarez7684]

Now they suck lol

[@OliverSportsMedia]

Right

[@Tehnicker]

Sheen Estevez at least they'll get a top five draft pick next year lol

[@OliverSportsMedia]

Yea lol

[@jesusthroughmary]

+Tehnicker #1 pick.

[@robertfullmer2467]

RIP Doc. Gone way too soon! Thoughts and prayers for his family as well. :'(

[@wockawocka219]

As happy as I was for Roy, I think I was even happier for Carlos Ruiz. You can tell by the smile on his face how proud he was of that game and his contribution to Roy's success from behind the plate. What a memorable team.

[@AlizeeDefan]

RIP Roy . Glad u had this special moment.

[@JoseT1212]

As a blue jays fan, I was so happy for Halladay when he pulled this off. Wish he did it in Toronto but this is just as amazing.

[@Shootarenzo]

So your ine of them

[@Shootarenzo]

+Chris Smoove Jr. One*

[@JoseT1212]

Chris Smoove Jr. I'm one of what? lol

[@Shootarenzo]

+Jose Taboada nothing i just wanted to say that

[@Shootarenzo]

+Jose Taboada u replied quickly😂

[@TYLER123B1]

RIP Roy! 😭

[@ronski39]

RIP

[@OrdinaryBeastYT]

I have no words. I grew up watching this man make dominant hitters look clueless. His no hitter in his first ever playoff game will forever be one of my favorite Phillies memories ever. RIP DOC

[@someperson2287]

And he had one going through five innings I think in his second start until.... Cody Ross.... ffs...

[@masond7573]

Rest in Peace Roy, you will be missed. ~1977-2017~

[@gynandroidhead]

1956, 2010, and no others. An absolute thing of beauty.

[@rickross8917]

gynandroidhead 1956 was a Perfect Game. This was a No Hitter. Just clarifying , NOT TAKING AWAY FROM THE FEAT

[@tarski3939]

That 3-2 pitch was very close, although it was a ball. Still an impressive feat in the playoffs.

[@isaacwasser6880]

wrong

[@JackDeSilver]

@assassin 24 he is talking about the Astros in the world series

[@anielloa5275]

Only one World Series championship for the phillies between 2006-2011. What a shame could have been a dynasty.

[@giants191]

+Aniello Angrisano it was a dynasty lol

[@YankeesAvenue]

+william stafford a dynasty is 3 championships in 10 years

[@briandawkins7108]

no tf it's not, a dynasty used to be 3 or more in a row. Now 3 in the 4 years is acceptable. How the fuck could multiple dynasties occur at the same time? That doesn't even make sense

[@DarthVader20201]

The New York Yankees from that era of decade is a dynasty 2000 and 2009 and a third one quite long ago

[@mikerusso703]

Brian Dawkins youre correct

[@jayfoulk2453]

Tears watching this today...RIP Roy, and thank you.

[@RoamingIRaccoon]

Tearing up watching this 4 years later

[@brocki9051]

This announcer clearly doesnt believe in superstitions

[@tarski3939]

Neither did the guy calling his perfect game as he announces with two outs in the 9th “he’s one out away from a perfect game!”

[@Ac7iveArts]

@@tarski3939 it’s not a perfect game if he walks a guy

[@tarski3939]

@@Ac7iveArts I was referring to the perfect game that he also threw that year on Memorial Day weekend in Florida.

[@uhhuh8536]

@@tarski3939 he was lights out that year bringing home that cy young rest easy

[@33moneyball]

That’s not, nor has it ever been, the announcer’s responsibility. It would be insane for them to not reference the no hitter.

[@noahraymond244]

Brandon Phillips was like I'm swinging at the first pitch no matter what

[@amazonguitar22]

Noah R also that was pretty scummy how he ran inside the line going up to first. Idk i get that you don’t wana be no hit(especially in the playoffs) but is that really the way you’d wana break up a nohitter? Never liked that shit.

[@billthomas7975]

Doc ALWAYS threw first pitch strikes. More likely than not, it was probably the most hittable pitch he would throw in any at bat. You knew it was going to be a strike.

[@tim0037]

Going back and watching all his highlights. RIP Roy :(

[@natochizmar530]

3:20 announcer says "And a bouncer out to ugly" :D

[@ianscott2639]

Utley*

[@sollyg2061]

+nathan chizmar i thought the same thing

[@LegionOfEclaires]

I swear he kept saying ugly!

[@aqderby6724]

He did XD

[@jj-qm8iv]

He probably got made fun of alot as a kid

[@aidand.7911]

He was so close to having 2 perfect games in 1 season. God I miss this

[@dtimbs84]

Even though I see the happiness on his face, I can only imagine how that must have felt for him. He was the greatest. Miss him a lot. R.I.P. sir

[@zrob8]

I just threw a no hitter today for my high school team, dedicated it to this man. One of the best things about this organization. will never forget him. Rest in Peace Roy Halladay.

[@duffman18]

Congrats man. Are you still playing baseball?

[@zrob8]

@@duffman18 unfortunately not. Never had what it took to play into college. I took my skills elsewhere, and somehow ended up playing rugby. Life as an athlete goes weird ways sometimes

[@Y_hass]

@@zrob8 At least you made your HS team. People don't realize how good you have to be to make it the professional leagues. It's less than 0.01% that a varsity athlete makes it to the big leagues, all sports, not just baseball.

[@zrob8]

@@Y_hass oh for sure. Enjoy it while it lasts, cuz you never know when it'll end, but I knew there was little chance of me ever playing past high school. I can't even imagine what it takes to play at a D1 level, much less pro. It's so far beyond what most players can comprehend

[@atamagashock]

This was one of the most epic games I ever attended. So many of my friends were there that night, it was docs first ever playoff game and there was this tense feeling most of the night, once everyone realized what we were watching. The tension release after that final out, was pure bliss. It’s hard to describe what it’s like when 45k people all explode in joy and relief at the same exact time. It’s hard to believe we almost witnessed two perfect games in one season from him. What a legend…love and miss this man

[@Cigarsnguitars]

He was a great pitcher and an even greater person. Thank you Doc. We Phillies’ fans will always carry a piece of you in our ❤️.

[@07foxmulder]

Rest in peace, Doc. Thank you for all of the memories.

[@alejandrov932]

Anyone else watching this clip to relive Halladay's best day? Thank you for being a part of baseball_

[@richiebambara3980]

Should be in the HOF.

[@LancasterResponding]

In 5 years he will be. First ballot, no question.

[@RedintoReality]

Should be... He will get in, but probably not first ballot. (I love halladay, but his career stats will hurt him)

[@Airplane299]

He will be. The question is, should he represent the Blue jays or the Phillies?

[@309kaz]

Kpatel It'd probably be the jays as he ended up signing a 1 day contract with the jays to be able to retire as one.

[@Airplane299]

309kaz True. The vast majority of his career was in Toronto too.

[@nickm5247]

Will always remember this. RIP to a true legend you will NEVER be forgotten in Philly.

[@TheFred327]

I get goosebumps every time I watch it but sad at the same time knowing he was gone too soon from us. Should be a first ballot Hall of Famer when eligible!

[@johnnybrix717]

My 2nd favorite pitcher of all time behind only Steve Lefty Carlton. Doc was pure class and his work ethic was second to none. I called his perfect game earlier that season after season how locked in he was in the 1st.....I was at this game and it was one of the best moments of my life. It was the second no hitter I witnessed live, Terry Mullholland in 1990 was the other. When we resigned Cliff Lee the next season I was beyond excited. Watched the best season of baseball I ever seen. 4 Aces in the rotation and a dominant lineup. Still don’t know how we didn’t win multiple rings....

[@dirkdiggler5525]

As a blue Jay fan.. I'll always have a place in my heart for doc and the Phillies.. 93-94 we won the world series with a bomb from Joe carter

[@manusharma7051]

What a moment. I remember it like yesterday. The good ole days, When baseball was fun in philly...

[@tommythetreat000]

Hard to believe 5 years later, this team is now the worst in baseball. Kinda a reversal of fortune, 5 years ago the Astros were the worst, now they are one of the best.

[@Trugaming21]

Now maybe in 5 years the phillies will be good again

[@brandonparker6972]

If they can play like they do now they would be good their pitching gets no run support look at cole and Aaron Nola 1 run and they lose because of there bull pen or no offense they really should be better I don't know what happen they are one of the best teams coming of the all star break 9-1

[@protoman1365]

Five years ago, my Mariners were trash. Today, they're still trash. I guess it's just not meant to he for some of us.

[@cheater7210]

And cubs

[@guitarplayer30001]

+Proto Man hey, it took the jays 22 years to make the playoffs...

[@666isthenewway]

Rest in peace Roy, it was great seeing you play as a blue jay and even better to see you get a no hitter in a playoff game one of the greats may you rest in peace

[@MrDownWithTheSouth]

RIP Big Roy

[@truthhurts9220]

Rip

[@deborahscully5819]

RIP Doc. You will be missed. Thanks for all the wonderful memories in Philadelphia!!

[@hanj31]

This was straight up filthiness by halladay! I could not believe this happened!

[@walkiewawtmire627]

Almost no one even remembers this. The only n/h that counts is the one from the WS decades earlier.

[@Pacman4000]

@@walkiewawtmire627 huh? Ofc people remember this. This is one of only two no hitters in mlb postseason history.

[@normanbriandalangin6092]

Always hope silently that you will pitch for the Yankees. But regardless, im always been a fan of yours. One of the best to ever pitch on the mound in the history of baseball and definitely the best in the eyes of your family, friends and love ones. Given a chance to interview 3 iconic people in this world, you definitely i my priority. So calm and gentle looking yet so tough and fierce in the competition. Rest easy brother, RIP Mr. Roy 'DOC' Halladay. 😭😓😢 you will be miss...

[@Pokerstarsvevo]

12 years ago today One of the greatest performances in postseason history Thanks Roy Halladay and rest in peace

[@omegamanGXE]

How tf was this 12 years ago already 😭 I remember it like it was yesterday and I’m a Mariners fan!

[@MikeH_41-33_LII]

He left his arm on the mound against Carpenter and the Cardinals. Guy was a true ACE and was an absolute thrill to watch every fifth day. So glad he was a Phillie and accomplished this and his perfect game in red pinstripes.

[@deathtopg8003]

If only it weren't for that one walk in the 4th inning.

[@flaccidwhitecoat]

He would have been the first pitcher to pitch two perfect games.

[@danmurray6896]

+Ryan Ferretti He was the only reason to watch the Blue Jays for quite a while.

[@codywaito7773]

Britney waito singing rolling on deep

[@felixmendelssohn991]

the 5th inning

[@jaymoon772]

hes the only pitcher ever to throw both a perfect game in regular season and a no hitter as well in the post season no pitcher ever has ever done that

[@jasonherr8041]

I am very sad today. We lost a great man. But I know you're flying high. We'll miss you Roy.

[@MyPiecrust1]

Man, I hope the news isn’t true. One of my favorite pitchers ever.

[@nutmaster652]

Leo Delaney 😞

[@anime_weeb436]

Leo Delaney It is true, he was one of my favorite pitchers to. Go Phillies

[@angelgalarza5304]

One of my fave moments with the doc! He will always remember as my fave phillies pitcher (RIP Roy Halladay 1977-2017, only 40 yrs)😭😭

[@landonbaylor1517]

Rest In Peace Roy. We are all your friends

[@brendanperry542]

Truly one of the greatest pitchers of all time. Rest in peace brotha big guy 🙏

[@corksauls9403]

If I had a nickel for every postseason no hitter thrown at Citizens Bank Park with Dusty Baker in the visiting dugout, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice

[@rickynotricardo6328]

RIP Doc..thanks for sharing your gift with the world. It was an honor to watch this man go to work.

[@rviles2323]

I definitely didn't think I'd be saying this but rest in peace Roy Halladay.

[@Phike9391]

07-12 Phillies team..man was is it a great time to be a Phillies fan in the tri state area.... Some best times/memories of my life.... Moved to Florida 4 years ago n Roys accident happened right up the road:( such a shame...

[@johnathanzielinski4084]

The left fielder didn't have to make any plays.

[@JasonGougler]

I know in think it was ibanez but you wouldnt know becuase he wasnt even mentioned

[@MaraJor]

Fuck, here I am bawling over a man that I never knew. RIP to someone more than a baseball legend, but a good man.

[@jonathans7249]

"Idk if this is just me, but at 3:23, I Swear the broadcaster says, "and a bouncer, out to UGLY". Is it just me?

[@jacobcavanaugh4085]

Lol he says 'Utley'

[@itechpro123]

Jacob Cavanaugh there was a definite "ugg" when he said Utley

[@jacobcavanaugh4085]

Agreed, trying to say Utley though XD

[@benwilcox6725]

I saw this comment right as he said that and I thought there what he said too

[@ReconRaptor]

420GrandSlam I agree with this scientific observation

[@setaside2]

He was from Arvada, COLORADO, thank you very much.

[@TheCalvinCheung]

I miss him in Toronto

[@philmalavarca9489]

RIP Roy Halladay. You were my favorite pitcher to watch growing up as a young kid. We're all gonna miss you. God rest his soul.

[@Kobeee24BRyant]

The Phillies had Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Hunter Pence, Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay; Cliff Lee, ... and look at them now. This is what happens when you trade Pence for nothing and give Howard and Hamels ridiculous contracts

[@309kaz]

***** The contract with Hamels is actually quite reasonable considering what comparable free agent pitchers would get. Howard on the other hand is another story...

[@bodiefulcher4502]

***** They traded Hunter Pence for Nate Schierholtz. All he has is an amazing throwing arm.

[@CMPUNKSTR8EDGE]

***** Lol how has this garbage been upvoted? Cole Hamels is a bonafide ace and his contract does not handicap the team in any way. They may be bad now, but ask them if they would give up their WS win in 08 for a better team now? Guaranteed they all say hell no

[@residentzombie]

+Kobeee24BRyant No, that is what is called players past their prime. Most players only have a great 3 to 5 years in their career and then they get old and injured. That is what happened to the Phillies today with Howard becoming injured and irrelevant and Halladay becoming old and irrelevant. Cliff Lee was still great, but he was a great player on a losing team with has-beens and crappy young talent.

[@RobGilmore69]

+CMPUNKSTR8EDGE Hamels is an ace, but the point is that they signed him to a big contract when they should have traded him. They re-signed him in 2012, when it was clear that they were on the downfall and should have began rebuilding instead of trying desperately to hang on to what was left of the '07-'11 dominance. He had the best season of his career in 2012, and could have yielded a HUGE return had they decided to trade him. Granted, he got them a pretty big return this season, but he could have done the exact same 3 years ago and the Phillies would be much further along in their current rebuilding process as a result.

[@j23471]

RIP one of the best pitchers I’ve had the pleasure to watch, Roy Halladay you will be missed.

[@braxton_m8]

3:24 "and a bouncer out to ugly" HAHAHAHAHA LMAO

[@letsgobucs79]

Utley.

[@ANe0nChicken]

+Noah Hastings No he said Utley

[@braxton_m8]

+A Neon Chicken No the announcer said "Ugly"

[@ANe0nChicken]

Its Pahtrix No he said Utley. It sounds like he said Ugly but he didnt say it. He said Utley.

[@braxton_m8]

Well you should get you're ears checked becasue you're the only one that heard Utley LOL

[@shadowjefflander]

RIP Doc. Always will be remembered. Much love.

[@Cyberduelist589]

Just what the Doc ordered!

[@davidwelde9383]

Took him years to get into the playoffs. And he shows up and pitches a NoNo..wow!! I watched the entire game .and his stuff was ridiculous!! Back door breaking balls..everything was off the end of the bat! The doc was my favorite of all time. Second was NAILS.

[@manwithoutfear05]

No matter how many times I watch that last out my heart stops for a moment

[@josephmin9991]

3:24 did he say a bouncer to "UGLY"! >:(

[@jiujitsu1156]

utley right?

[@MrBunneh43]

Lol he totally did

[@John-bb9kd]

Roy Halladay is one of the best pitchers we've ever seen in our lives, such a true legend gone too soon! RIP

[@markharbin4360]

Famous last words: "watch this."

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

Great effort by catcher Ruiz on the final out.

[@benallen2196]

Heaven got it's Ace 😔 RIP Roy

[@TheCrypticmeta4]

Rest in peace Roy, I cant fathom this...i just cant..my favorite phillie of all time. I love you man.

[@sjbcatcher]

Man the TBS guys just lull me to sleep watching this. I'd rather listen to Joe Buck all season

[@JasonGougler]

No one should ever have to listen to joe buck

[@thedominatior39]

No one should ever have to hear Joe Buck

[@blackyoshi1230]

Jason Gougler - At least FOX has Matt Vasgersian. That man is fun to listen to.

[@blakedurham9202]

@@blackyoshi1230 used to. Now he's on ESPN with A-Roid and Replay.

[@brendanhilliard8244]

One of the greatest pitchers of his generation R.I.P. Roy Halladay. He's on heavens team now.

[@94nolo]

I can't.

[@bobwatson1162]

😞 I miss those GREAT Phillies teams from 2007 - 2011

[@ashtonstockert8628]

4:39 to chase ugly lol

[@Morphobro]

very original

[@jackcarr24]

+MorphoPRF it was so obvious

[@ryanpetras4155]

He did it twice in the ninth

[@DanteBucciPhoto]

Thanks for the memories Doc, will never forget your time with the Phils. RIP

[@AnEternalEnigma]

This was NOT 27 up, 27 down. Not a perfect game. He walked a batter with 2 outs in the 5th inning.

[@josheck4189]

Technically it was 27 batters up and those 27 batters down, with one in the middle that got on, as it does take 27 outs to complete a 9 inning game. The better title would have been 27 out of 28 retired.

[@BadAzzTUBE]

But that runner didn't score you idiot. 27 up and 27 down!!!

[@josheck4189]

But there were technically 28 batters faced, whether or not the runner scored. Not sure there was a need to call anyone an idiot when what is being said is true. There were 28 total batters faced.

[@kegler27]

Khris Hodge lol fail you fool....LOL

[@michaelhorvat9015]

kegler27 I thought the walk he gave up would up being put out on a double play, making the 27 batters. I could be wrong.

[@ryanmartinelli3006]

The best ever in my mind in an era that had such amazing pitchers. RIP Doc!

[@ac3games229]

Rest easy Doc. The man upstairs now has one hell of an Ace on his team.

[@CheeseMasterSports]

As a Reds fan, I remember hating Halladay after this game 😂 what a magnificent performance, and an incredible career. You will live forever in our hearts, Roy

[@sammaugeri1479]

Came back here immediately after hearing about Roy Halladays death, going to miss him. One of the greatest to ever pitch!

[@MarylandOutdoorsman]

Ruiz saved that No Hitter. What a last second play

[@JPuReTaLeNt]

The love between a pitcher and his catcher after achieving such a great moment together. Priceless

[@Beasley564]

R.I.P. Roy, from a Blue Jays fan. Canada is very sad today. One of the greats has left us far too young. The above video is an example of what a great pitcher Hallady was. That no hitter was almost a perfect game.

[@SuperDuffyj]

This was the first baseball game I ever watched. Rest In Peace

[@jae8897]

RIP DOC can't believe what have heard always thank and miss to have seen your fantastic pitch and amazin moment you'd made

[@justhewop]

ruiz taking charge of that last out was just brilliant. i'm a die hard red sox fan, but you can't help but root for baseball history like this if you love this amazing American pastime. I swear, I had an ESP type sensation in about the third inning and felt like halladay was gonna do something special in this one.

[@jamiepowers3657]

The GOAT. This will always be remembered for many years to come

[@unclejune2839]

I’m a reds fan and was at a party with like 15 other reds fans. It was a depressing party. Rip Roy.

[@langer4086]

man this game feels so long ago, i felt something magical... i cry every time when I watch this...

[@langer4086]

back to say i’m going to cooperstown to watch doc become an immortal

[@polishtheturdmickelson5473]

Why are my eyes filling up with tears while watching this? RIP Roy, hope you get a HOF nod one day. What a great pitcher.

[@christioncassenti1489]

RIP the legend you did great things for Philly we will miss you

[@goskateminnesota7256]

When I was a pitcher in my youth. I used to bring the ball over my head, Just like Doc. In fact, He was who I wanted to emulate. He was great. R.I.P you will not be forgotten.

[@Realmadrid4438-s2u]

Rest In Peace to one of the best pitcher to play the game

[@Dr_Kubrick]

RIP Doc, devastated Jays fan here, I remember this game so well, I was so proud

[@michaelwood9559]

RIP to one of the best to ever play the game. You will be missed man so sad about this.

[@trouthuang1959]

Thank you Roy for the effort you do to baseball. We miss you.

[@taylorwitkop2559]

Who else is here to honor Roy Halladay? The GOAT. RIP Roy...

[@commissaryarrick9670]

Gone but never forgotten . One of the most dominant pitchers I have ever seen

[@VintageAbed]

Hard to image anyone ever having a debut in the postseason as good as Doc did on that night. RIP DOC

[@jbdixon4020]

4:22 this is what i love about doc. nasty frozen-buckler pitch for a called 3rd strike, no fist pumping, no theatrics, just walks to the dugout with the crowd going.