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Baseball memory and misplays haunt players across eras
The piece recalls a 1946 game where errors and peculiar pitches linger in memory. It notes Owen and Henrich, a spitball by Casey, and Slaughter scoring on a first-base dash while Pesky misplayed a relay. It emphasizes how fans remember tense moments over broader context and how athletes face scrutiny for brief missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Ouen
Slaughter
Boston Red Sox
Pesky
Merkle
Fred Tenney
John McGraw
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Giants
New York
Cubs
Moose McCormick
al Bridwell
McCormick
Johnny Evers
Joe Mc Ginnity
Evers
Inchief
Hank O'Day
Bridwell
O'Day
Tunney
Greb
Johnny Pesky
Mickey Owen
Yankees
Enos Slaughter
Tommy Henrich
Hugh Casey