Don Denkinger

1 entry · 1985

Jorge Orta, from his 1978 Hostess baseball card. This is not the 1985 call at first base.

Umpire Controversies1985

Denkinger Calls Orta Safe

With St. Louis one out from a championship, Don Denkinger called Jorge Orta safe at first. Replays showed he was out. The Cardinals never got the inning back.

Kansas City Royals · St. Louis Cardinals