There\u2019s nothing quite like the classic walk-off home run. Bells and whistles aside, it is truly one of the most magical and remarkable moments in the game of baseball. The skill and precision that it takes to put an entire team\u2019s momentum on one\u2019s back is amazing. Nobody simply gets up and hits one out. It takes a copious amount of ability, a tremendous deal of timing, and, let\u2019s be honest, a very strong dash of luck. Those who have hit home runs of this caliber are many\u2026but categorizing them and ranking them as the actual greatest walk-off home runs of all time is something entirely different.<\/p>\n
To find the greatest walk-off home runs, this writer went first to the archives<\/a> of Baseball Reference. There, they have compiled a list of the more notable instances. Then, these particular events were compiled into a list with specific scores assigned to each of a number of categories. These were as follows: historical significance, the impact on the team\u2019s performance, and how much it added to a team\u2019s title hopes. Now, we have arrived at fifteen\u2026a long list, but each story is worthy of its own small spotlight. So, without further ado, let\u2019s jump into the first of the fifteen greatest walk-off home runs.<\/p>\n Kicking off our list of the greatest walk-off home runs is someone who is one of the best pure hitters not spoken of in today\u2019s climate. Yes, indeed, in a time where Cap Anson<\/a> received the lion\u2019s share of baseball press, fellow future Hall of Famer Roger Connor<\/a> was quietly plugging away. His stat lines are comparable to Nick Markakis<\/a>, and so is his legacy. Though it may not be the most popular subject among baseball fans, it is still worth talking about. Connor retired with over 2,400 hits, a .316 lifetime average, and over 1,300 RBI. He led the league in triples twice, doubles once, hits once, RBI once, and slugging twice. Furthermore, he won the 1885 NL batting title.<\/p>\n Babe Ruth would also pass 19th century HOF’er Roger Connor’s record with his 139th HR in July 1921 #MLB<\/a> #baseball<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Dq3NewJ9cY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) June 10, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe 15 Greatest Walk-Off Home Runs: #15<\/h2>\n
#15: Roger Connor<\/h2>\n
(September 10, 1881)<\/em>
\n(Overall score: 16)<\/em><\/h2>\n\n