CLIP REEL: THE HOME RUN DERBY

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"BACK... BACK... BACK..."

The Home Run Derby is live tonight on ESPN from The House That Ruth Built. For a list of competitors in this year's edition and a chance to rank them, go here. For a historical look at the concept, click on through with Clip Reel.

"The Catch" off Alex Rios in 2007.
A's vs Giants HR Derby in Spring Training.
Rather entertaining cartoon of the HR Derby 2007.
1959 footage of a HR Derby between Mantle and Mays.
Video screen recap of the 2007 Derby at Pac Bell Park.
Ah, the Wii.
Vlad going nuts in 2007 (with Jon Miller call).
Ah, RBI Baseball.
First round in 2006.
Nice recap of 2006 All-Star Week in Pittsburgh as a whole, with Derby goodness.
Possibly the most detailed HR Derby history recap you'll ever find.
Video from the 2004 HR Derby.
2003 HR Derby.
2002 HR Derby.
2001.
Another detailed recap, with video links (courtesy of MLB.Com, so it won't disappear anytime soon).

VIDEO CLIPS OF THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS

Lance Berkman doing his thing.
Ryan Braun.
The Comeback Kid Josh Hamilton.
The first Ray to win it could be Evan Longoria.
Justin Morneau.
Grady Sizemore will make 'em swoon.
Come to think of it, so will Dan Uggla.
And ya know, so will Chase Utley.

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