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Slips Costly in Sport History and Wagering Losses
A look at famous sports errors and miscalculations that cost millions in bets and attendance. From Conn and Corbett to Snodgrass, Pollard, and Casey Owen, errors topple records, menaces, and gate receipts across boxing, baseball, horse racing, and boxing purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Conn
Law
Conn
Jim Corgett
Bill Brady
Doe Louis
Mike Jacobs
Army Relief Fund
Fred Snodgrass
New York Giants
Boston
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Fred
Johnny Pollard
Seabiscuit
Rosemont
Whirlaway
Hugh Casey
Mickey Owen
Casey
Owen Ccn
Owen