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unusual facts about 1985 World Series


Buddy Biancalana

Biancalana was the starting shortstop for the Royals in all 14 post-season games, playing error-free defense in every game, and was an integral part in several run-scoring innings for the Royals in the World Series.


Frank Umont

Umpires on that crew included eventual Hall of Fame inductee Doug Harvey from the National League; Don Denkinger, who would go on to work in the AL for 29 seasons and is best remembered for his missed call in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series; and Jake O'Donnell, who left umpiring after that season to focus on his NBA officiating career, which would see him work the NBA Finals in every season from 1972 through 1994.


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