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2 unusual facts about Don Denkinger


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.

John Shulock

"To this day, there are still hard feelings," American League crew chief Don Denkinger said in 1994.


Cardinals–Royals rivalry

The Royals lost the first two games at home and were on the verge of elimination, down 1-0 in the bottom of the 9th in game 6, when umpire Don Denkinger made a controversial call, ruling runner Jorge Orta safe at first.


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