Don Denkinger
American baseball umpire (1936–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Anton Denkinger (/ˈdɛŋkɪŋɡər/; August 28, 1936 – May 12, 2023) was an American umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB) who worked in the American League (AL) from 1969 to 1998.[1] Denkinger wore uniform number 11, when the AL adopted uniform numbers in 1980. He is best remembered for an incorrect safe call he made at first base in Game 6 of the 1985 World Series,[2] which came to be known as The Call.[3]
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Don Denkinger | |
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Born | (1936-08-28)August 28, 1936 Cedar Falls, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | May 12, 2023(2023-05-12) (aged 86) Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
Alma mater | Wartburg College |
Occupation | MLB umpire |
Years active | 1969–1998 |
Spouse | Gayle Price |
Children | 3 |
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