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I thought Brett was going to take the Umpires head off.
What a crappy call. This must have been before my time (Born in '91). Did the league ever overturn the call the umps made?
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I just did some research and I am incorrect; the call was challenged by the Royals and the umpires call reversed. The Royals won the game
5-4.
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The game was played on July 24, 1983
Last edited by Chiefster; 05-27-2009 at 02:06 AM.
Good thing the royals won the challenge . What a demented umpire though!
Never seen that before, thanks for sharing, it was interesting to say the least.
Yeah, it was two years before winning the "85" World Series in which another controversial call sort of overshadowed things.
Yeah, the thing is, though, that is a bit out of character for Brett who to my knowledge never again reacted in such a "passionate" manor.
Last edited by Chiefster; 05-27-2009 at 11:19 AM.
My gosh was it that long ago? Yes, I remember this.
George Brett was my hero growing up. I loved the Royals. I remember this game and thinking what a douche Billy Martin was. I hated him and everyone of the Yankees.
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