World Series Rankings: The 10 Greatest Walk-Off Home Runs

Perhaps the most cathartic play in all of baseball is the game-winning walk-off home run.  By definition, its prerequisite of the hitter’s team being either tied or behind before the act only adds to the magnitude of its heroism and favorable appraisal in terms of its importance.

Unlike a play at the plate, there is no doubt about the game’s outcome once the ball leaves the yard.  The walk-off round-tripper is the ultimate omega; its result is absolute. 

With jubilant teammates locking arms at home plate in delicious anticipation of one’s arrival, the deafening pandemonium of a partisan crowd, and the vanquished opponents dejectedly scurrying off the field, touching them all after clearing the wall is every baseball lover’s d...

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