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Royals-Cardinals World Series: That's Don Denkinger's Wish
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Umpire known for infamous call in Game 6 of 1985 World Series died Friday
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Longtime MLB umpire Don Denkinger dies at age 86
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Don Denkinger, umpire whose stellar career was overshadowed by blown call, dead at 86 – KGET 17
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Don Denkinger, umpire whose stellar career was overshadowed by blown call, dead at 86 : r/Cardinals
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Don Denkinger, umpire whose stellar career was overshadowed by blown call, dead at 86
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Don Denkinger, umpire whose stellar career was overshadowed by blown call, dead at 86
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The Real Fireworks in the 1985 World Series Came the Day After Don Denkinger's Blown Call
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Don Denkinger, umpire whose stellar career was overshadowed by blown call, dead at 86
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