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League News
1/1/1992
Superb! Brooklyn Wins It All
Big talk but no rings.
That used to be the knock on Brad Herron, but no more. The outspoken owner of the Brooklyn Superbas won his first VBL4 championship over the upstart Kentucky franchise in the 1991 World Series.
It didn't come easy though.
In the divisional series against the Oklahoma Shamans, the Superbas faced elimination twice and even gave the lead to Bill Swift in the deciding game five. But Brooklyn's offense was not to be denied and took back the lead and the series.
In the Ruth League Championship Series against the EI Bucs, Brooklyn faced four elimination games, including one against Roger Clemens. Once again, the Superbas would not be stopped.
Against the surging Blue Sox in the World Series, the Superba hitters were not to be denied, sending Kentucky home in five games.
"After years of [expletive] and abuse, it feels great to finally take this thing, especially the way it happened. This was the most mentally tough team that I have ever had, the toughest of VBL4's history," Herron said.
"I am happy for Brad," VBL4 Commissioner Brandon Simpson said. "He is one of the hardest working owners in the league, and this has been a long time coming."
Brooklyn outfielder Larry Walker was awarded the prestigious "Mr. October" award for outstanding postseason play. In his first ever postseason Walker hit .392 with 6 HR and 19 RBI. He also swiped 6 bases.
The Mr. October award began with the 1988 season, where Charlotte's Mark Gubicza and Fred McGriff shared the honors. The past two years' winners were Lenny Dykstra of Fayetteville and Ryne Sandberg of Charlotte, respectively.
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