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Opinion Blown calls like the one Don Denkinger made in 1985 make
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The '85 World Series call, 01/23/2020
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MLB: Denkinger's call revisited as World Series returns to Kansas City
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After THE CALL: Don Denkinger's errant ruling changed the Series
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After THE CALL: Don Denkinger's errant ruling changed the Series
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Oct. 26, 1985: The day Don Denkinger robbed the Cardinals blind
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Recap: NYY 4, TB 1, 06/16/2018
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After THE CALL: Don Denkinger's errant ruling changed the Series
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In The Eye of The Strom - Sports Illustrated Vault
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WS1985 Gm6: Denkinger calls Orta safe at first base
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After THE CALL: Don Denkinger's errant ruling changed the Series
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The 50 Biggest Referee Fails in Sports History
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Oct. 26, 1985: The day Don Denkinger robbed the Cardinals blind
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Opinion Blown calls like the one Don Denkinger made in 1985 make