Relive the Moment: Dave Henderson Smacks Season-Saving Home Run in Game 5 of 1986 ALCS Against Angels

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Aug 17, 2011

One run down, top of the ninth, two outs and Dave Henderson at the plate. Boston's desperate situation in the 1986 ALCS swiftly turned into a heroic one when Henderson slammed one into the stands to vault the Sox over the Angels and keep Boston's playoff run alive.

To see Hendu's game-saving homer, check out the video below.


 

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